Bright-headed and gracious
A modern compound name combining Kelly, an Irish surname meaning 'bright-headed' or 'warrior', with Anne, a Hebrew name meaning 'grace'. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend for double-barreled names.
Less common today
Kellyanne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,086 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American political consultant and pollster
