Kellogg
Of English origin, meaning "chalky hollow" or "marshy ground".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Kellogg. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kellogg today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kellogg births was 1927 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kellogg. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kellogg. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1927
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#4,500
Tracked since 1927
Popularity
Kellogg: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kellogg by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kellogg during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kellogg
The name Kellogg is an English surname that has been used as a given name, particularly in the United States. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English words "cel" meaning a kiln or furnace, and "hog" meaning a small hill or mound. The name was likely derived from a place name referring to a kiln or furnace located on a small hill or mound.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kellogg can be found in the Domesday Book, a medieval census conducted in 1086 for William the Conqueror. The name appeared as "Chelnodic," which is believed to be a variant of the Old English "Cylhog," a precursor to the modern spelling of Kellogg.
In the 13th century, the name surfaced in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it was spelled as "Kelloc." During this period, the name was primarily associated with families from Cheshire and Lancashire, England.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kellogg. One of the most famous was John Harvey Kellogg (1852-1943), a pioneering American physician and health advocate who founded the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Michigan. He is also credited with the invention of cereal flakes, which led to the establishment of the Kellogg's cereal company.
Another prominent figure was Spencer Kellogg (1789-1880), an American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Spencer Kellogg & Sons' linseed oil business in Buffalo, New York. He was also a significant benefactor to various educational and charitable institutions.
In the realm of literature, we find Marjorie Bradfield Kellogg (1905-1994), an American author and illustrator known for her children's books, including "The Day the Ram Ran Away" and "The Boy Who Sailed with Columbus."
The name Kellogg has also been associated with notable figures in the field of sports. One such individual was Red Kellogg (1915-1982), an American professional baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Browns in the 1940s.
Lastly, we have Stacy Kellogg (1804-1867), an American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York from 1845 to 1847.
People
Kellogg + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kellogg as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kellogg: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kellogg?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kellogg going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Kellogg a common name?
We classify Kellogg as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kellogg most popular?
The single biggest year for Kellogg was 1927, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kellogg is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kellogg in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kellogg a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kellogg in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kellogg still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kellogg in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kellogg can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kellogg?
You can see how many Americans are named Kellogg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.