Chelly
girl nameChelly entered the US charts in 1959, peaked at #3515 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1959–2025
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rank today
#3515
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5031 |
| 1960s | #4836 |
| 1970s | #6958 |
| 1980s | #9237 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Chelly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chelly alive today was born around 1968, making them about 57 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chelly in 2025?
- Chelly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chelly most popular?
- Chelly peaked in 1964, reaching #3515 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chelly with classmates?
- Chelly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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