Chelsea
How to say it: CHEL-see · /ˈtʃɛlsi/
From an Old English place name meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'chalk wharf'; a district in London.
Chelsea was the 711th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 319 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 67% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #925 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #711 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 319 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,912 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −67% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #925 |
| In France, 2025 | #518 among girls’ names, 55 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 1990s marked the high point for Chelsea. It has since fallen far below that peak and should keep slipping.
What goes with it
Breathiness defines its light sound as a place name. Courtney shares its style and Chels offers a casual short form.
Nicknames
- Chels
Honouring a Chelsea in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chelsea is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #518 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Chelsea
- Chelsea Manning (born 1987)American activist and whistleblower
- Chelsea Clinton (born 1980)American author and global health advocate
- Chelsea Kane (born 1988)American actress and singer
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