Chelsea
ch(el)-sea
US Popularity:1329
Origin:British
Meaning:Chalk landing place
Chelsea is a gender-neutral name of British origin meaning “chalk landing place.” This English place name comes from the Old English phrase cealc hyo, a term given to wharves in Chelsea where ships would unload chalk cargo. Chelsea is a melodic name with a world of beautiful variations, including Chelsey, Chelsy, and Chelseigh, providing a vast array of options for naming your little one.
Chelsea Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Chelsea is currently #403 on The Bump
Boy:Chelsea is currently #300 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Chelsea is currently #234 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Chelsea is currently #1329 in U.S. births
Boy:Chelsea is currently #29101 in U.S. births
Girl:Chelsea is currently #1347 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1347
in 2022
- 110
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Chelsea
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Page 1: What's in a name?
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