Chelsea
Chelsea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈt͡ʃɛlsi/ · /ˈt͡ʃɛlsɪ/
Meaning and origin of Chelsea
Root meaning: “chalk”
- A unisex given name transferred from the place name.
- A female given name transferred from the place name.
- A male given name transferred from the place name.
Etymology
From Old English Ċealchȳþ, from cealc (“chalk”) + hȳþ (“landing place”).
How popular is Chelsea?
Since 1880, 162,884 girls and 451 boys in the U.S. have been named Chelsea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #1620 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #851 for girls, with 319 babies given the name.
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Chelsea FAQ
What does the name Chelsea mean?
Chelsea traces back to a root meaning "chalk". A unisex given name transferred from the place name. A female given name transferred from the place name. A male given name transferred from the place name. From Old English Ċealchȳþ, from cealc (“chalk”) + hȳþ (“landing place”).
What is the origin of the name Chelsea?
Chelsea is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Chelsea?
Since 1880, 162,884 girls and 451 boys in the U.S. have been named Chelsea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #1620 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #851 for girls, with 319 babies given the name.
Is Chelsea a boy or girl name?
Chelsea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 162,884 girls and 451 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.