Chelsy
Chelsy is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Chalk landing place or limestone port.
Origin and history
Chelsy is a modern spelling variant of Chelsea, which originates from an Old English place name meaning chalk landing place. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century alongside other place-name choices. In the United States, Chelsy is a less common alternative to the standard spelling Chelsea.
Popularity in the United States
3,318 babies in the United States have been named Chelsy since 1880. It ranks #3085 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2001.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23.9 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
- NY (8 %)
- PA (3.8 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 65 |
| 1980-1990 | 713 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,388 |
| 2000-2010 | 662 |
| 2010-2019 | 390 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Chelsy
- Chelsy Davy: Businesswoman, Jewelry Designer
Nicknames
Chels, Chelle
Fun facts
- Chelsy is a phonetic spelling variant of the London district name Chelsea.
- The name saw its highest US usage in the late 1980s and 1990s.