Chalk hill or ridge
Kelso is a Scottish surname derived from a town in the Scottish Borders. The name originally comes from the Old English words 'cealc' meaning chalk and 'hoh' meaning a ridge or promontory. It has a long history as a place name before transitioning into a rare given name.
Less common today
Kelso isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,332 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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