Find out how popular the first name Kelcie has been for the last 49 years (from 1975 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kelcie by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Kelcie is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 99% of people named Kelcie being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Kelcie.

The history of the first name Kelcie

The name Kelcie is of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic name Cailín, meaning "bright-headed" or "white-headed." Its roots can be traced back to the early Middle Ages in Scotland, where it was a common name for girls born with fair hair.

In ancient Celtic cultures, hair color held symbolic significance, with fair or light hair often associated with purity, innocence, and divine blessing. The name Kelcie was therefore a mark of honor and distinction, bestowed upon those deemed blessed by the gods.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Annals of Ulster, a medieval chronicle detailing events in Ireland and Scotland from the 5th to the 16th centuries. Here, a woman named Kelcie is mentioned as the wife of a Scottish clan chieftain in the 12th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, the name Kelcie remained popular among Scottish noble families, with several notable figures bearing the name. One such individual was Kelcie MacLeod (1450-1515), a renowned warrior and poet from the Isle of Skye, whose exploits were celebrated in traditional Scottish ballads.

As the centuries passed, the name spread beyond Scotland, with variations such as Kelsey and Kelcey gaining popularity in other parts of the British Isles and eventually in North America. One notable bearer of the name was Kelcie Winslow (1809-1891), an American abolitionist and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the Underground Railroad.

In more recent times, the name Kelcie has been associated with several accomplished individuals, including Kelcie Moseley-Braun (born 1947), the first African American woman elected to the United States Senate, and Kelcie Overbey (born 1987), a Canadian actress known for her roles in television series like The Handmaid's Tale.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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