Chelsea
Chelsea is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Chalk landing place or port for limestone.
Origin and history
Chelsea is an English name derived from an Old English placename meaning chalk landing place. It gained immense popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, inspired by trendy urban districts in London and New York.
Popularity in the United States
162,884 babies in the United States have been named Chelsea since 1880. It ranks #246 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #695.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.9 %)
- TX (8.4 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 25 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 31 |
| 1960-1970 | 292 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,485 |
| 1980-1990 | 43,163 |
| 1990-2000 | 84,805 |
| 2000-2010 | 18,024 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,602 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,413 |
Famous people named Chelsea
- Chelsea Clinton: Writer, Advocate
- Chelsea Handler: Comedian, Television host
- Chelsea Peretti: Actress, Comedian
Nicknames
Chels, Chellie
Fun facts
- The name originally designated a district in West London along the River Thames, known historically for its chalk deposits.
- The name saw a dramatic rise in U.S. popularity starting in the late 1960s, partly influenced by Joni Mitchell's 1969 song Chelsea Morning.