Chelsea
Chelsea is an English place name derived from a district in London, meaning 'chalk landing place' from Old English. It gained popularity as a given name in the 1970s and has maintained a modern, sophisticated appeal.
Current Popularity
#784 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Straightforward spelling and pronunciation
- •Strong association with Chelsea neighborhood in London and New York
- •Popular in the 1980s-1990s, giving it a millennial-generation feel
- •Alternative spelling 'Chelsey' exists but 'Chelsea' is more common
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Famous People
Chelsea Clinton
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Chelsea Handler
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Comedian and actress
Chelsea Kane
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Statistics
162,562
Total births since 1880
1992
Peak year
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