Holding steady.
Popularity of Chalsea since 1977
Babies named Chalsea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chalsea is a modern respelling of Chelsea, a place name from Old English that became popular as a given name in the late 20th century. First recorded in 1977, it reached its peak in 1992 but has never entered the top 1000, remaining a rare choice. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with no strong association with any particular U.S. state. The name reflects the trend of creative spelling variations on established names.
Chalsea is a modern respelling of Chelsea, which derives from the Old English place name 'Cealc-hyð', meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'limestone wharf'. The original Chelsea is a district in London, first recorded in the 8th century. The name gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, with alternative spellings like Chalsea emerging in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chal, Sea, Chess
Sibling names for Chalsea
Names that share Chalsea's style, for a brother or sister.
