Chelsea
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Landing Place; A Place for the Chalk
Background: The name Chelsea originates from the Old English term 'Cealc-hyð,' meaning 'landing place for chalk' or 'chalk landing.' This term was adapted into Old French as 'Chelsea,' maintaining the reference to its geographical context, evoking imagery of a location near chalky shores.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#245
Total births
163,013
Most popular decade
1990s
(254,904 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-509 ranks)
Years in Top 100
15
First recorded year
1910
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,264
- Peak year
- 1989
- Peak year births
- 49
- Peak rank
- #1,615
- Most recent year
- 2018
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #12,153
Female
- First year
- 1910
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,398
- Peak year
- 1992
- Peak year births
- 16,177
- Peak rank
- #15
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 358
- Recent rank
- #784
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).