Chelsi
Chelsi is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Chalk landing place.
Origin and history
Chelsi is a modern variant spelling of Chelsea, a name of Old English origin referring to a landing place for chalk or limestone. It gained popularity in the late 20th century alongside other alternative spellings of established place names. Today, it is an uncommon choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,050 babies in the United States have been named Chelsi since 1880. It ranks #2769 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2074.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.7 %)
- CA (9.8 %)
- OH (6.4 %)
- LA (5.4 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,213 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,092 |
| 2000-2010 | 440 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 27 |
Nicknames
Chels
Fun facts
- The name originally derives from Chelsea, an area in London whose name comes from Old English words meaning chalk landing place.
- Chelsi experienced its highest usage in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.