Chelsea Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Chelsea is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Chelsea?
Chelsea is spelled C-H-E-L-S-E-A. The name has 7 letters.
Chelsea at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Chelsea means “landing place for chalk or limestone.”
- Origin
- Chelsea is a place name of Old English origin referring to a riverside area in London.
- Pronunciation
- CHEL-see-ah · 3 syllables
Chelsea Popularity in 2025
Rank#851
Recorded Births319
- Girls usage fell 64 places to #851 and recorded 39 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Chelsea Mean?
Chelsea means “landing place for chalk or limestone.”
Origin: Chelsea is a place name of Old English origin referring to a riverside area in London.
How Do You Pronounce Chelsea?
PronunciationCHEL-see-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Chelsea?
- History
- Chelsea has been used as a feminine given name derived from the district in London.
Chelsea Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 319 | #851 |
| 2024 | Girls | 358 | #787 |
| 2023 | Girls | 397 | #712 |
| 2022 | Girls | 424 | #693 |
| 2021 | Girls | 466 | #635 |
| 2020 | Girls | 449 | #644 |
| 2019 | Girls | 557 | #545 |
| 2018 | Girls | 664 | #471 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 818 | #381 |
| 2016 | Girls | 933 | #354 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,057 | #309 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,196 | #275 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,179 | #271 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,356 | #235 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,425 | #222 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,417 | #223 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,429 | #232 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,518 | #222 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,644 | #209 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,824 | #192 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,734 | #200 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,752 | #195 |
When Was Chelsea Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1992 · Girls
16,177 recorded births
National rank #15
1991 · Girls
13,509 recorded births
National rank #18
1990 · Girls
12,785 recorded births
National rank #24
1993 · Girls
11,287 recorded births
National rank #25
Where Chelsea Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #515 | 19 |
| NC | #534 | 20 |
| WA | #541 | 12 |
| AR | #555 | 5 |
| NY | #567 | 29 |
| NJ | #618 | 12 |
| CA | #644 | 48 |
| MD | #651 | 7 |