Chelsey
Girl name · English · Old English
Meaningchalk landing place · English form of Chelsea
- US rank
- #6,325
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #117 in 1992
18 babies were named Chelsey in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,926 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1969–2025
US births per million boys, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chelsey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 89,286 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Chelsey, 18 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chelsey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChelsey first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #117. Today it's #6,325, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChelsey was 29× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,131 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 89,286.
- TrendChelsey has slipped 2,926 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,325. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningChelsey is an English form of Chelsea, which means “chalk landing place”. Our records link it to English and Old English roots.
About the name Chelsey
Chelsey is a girl name of English and Old English origin meaning “chalk landing place”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-sey”. US birth records list Chelsey for girls from 1969 to 2025, in 57 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #117 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,325, with 18 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.7 | 129,870 girls |
| 1970s | 33 | 30,760 girls |
| 1980s | 508 | 1,967 girls |
| 1990s | 927 | 1,079 girls |
| 2000s | 203 | 4,926 girls |
| 2010s | 73 | 13,723 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 47,506 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.4 | 226,415 boys |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 405,405 boys |
Other spellings of Chelsey
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- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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Questions about the name Chelsey
What does the name Chelsey mean?
Chelsey means “chalk landing place” in English, as a form of Chelsea.
What is the origin of the name Chelsey?
Chelsey has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Chelsey a boy or girl name?
Chelsey is a girl name.
How popular is the name Chelsey?
Chelsey ranked #6,325 for US girls in 2025, given to 18 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#117).