Name Legacy

Chelsea

Recorded 1910–2025 · United States

Chelsea was most popular in 1992, when 16,199 American babies were given the name — ranking #43 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,617, with 319 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 163,335 people named Chelsea.

Most popular in1992
Rank that year#43
Births that year16,199
Total since 1880163,335

Chelsea over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Chelsea’s peak in 1992. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · a place name, "chalk landing place"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org