Chelsea
boy nameChelsea entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1615 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1615
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3390 |
| 1920s | #4077 |
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #3430 |
| 1950s | #3942 |
| 1970s | #4782 |
| 1980s | #3159 |
| 1990s | #4743 |
| 2000s | #7488 |
| 2010s | #11400 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Chelsea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chelsea alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chelsea in 2025?
- Chelsea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Chelsea most popular?
- Chelsea peaked in 1989, reaching #1615 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chelsea with classmates?
- Chelsea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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