Chelsie
Chelsie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Chalk landing place or port for limestone.
Origin and history
Chelsie is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'chalk landing place'. It emerged as a modern spelling variant of Chelsea, which gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century. While less common today, it remains a recognized alternative spelling in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
13,855 babies in the United States have been named Chelsie since 1880. It ranks #1347 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1984.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.8 %)
- CA (8.5 %)
- OH (7.1 %)
- FL (4 %)
- IN (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 299 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,142 |
| 1990-2000 | 7,198 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,521 |
| 2010-2019 | 561 |
| 2020-2029 | 117 |
Famous people named Chelsie
- Chelsie Hightower: Dancer, Choreographer
- Chelsie Padley: Actress
Nicknames
Chels
Fun facts
- Derived from the London district of Chelsea, which originally referred to a wharf where chalk or limestone was unloaded.
- Chelsie arose as a popular phonetic variation of Chelsea during the peak of the name's U.S. popularity in the 1980s and 1990s.