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Kelby
Kelby is an Old Norse name meaning 'farm by a spring' or 'from the place of the spring.' It evokes a sense of natural beauty and tranquility, often associated with individuals who are down-to-earth, creative, and nurturing.
Key Stats
| Total births | 5,582 |
| Gender | Male (24% / 76%) |
| Peak year | 1991 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 2018 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 46%OK — 19%MO — 12%UT — 12%TN — 11%
Notable People
Kelby Tomlinson (Baseball player) · Kelby One (Photography education platform founded by Scott Kelby) · Kelby Carr (Blogger and entrepreneur) · Kelby the Koala (Mascot of the Australian Koala Foundation) · Kelby (Fictional character in *The Last Song* by Nicholas Sparks)
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