Holding steady.
Popularity of Chelsae since 1983
Babies named Chelsae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 126 |
| 1990s | 260 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chelsae is a variant spelling of Chelsea, a name derived from an Old English place name meaning 'chalk landing place'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983 and saw its peak usage in 1990, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name has remained stable in recent years, reflecting a consistent but modest level of use. As a respelling, Chelsae follows a trend of creative spellings common in the late 20th century. No top states were recorded for this spelling, indicating widespread but low-frequency use across the country.
Chelsae is a variant spelling of Chelsea, which derives from the Old English place name 'Cealc-hyð' meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'chalk wharf'. The name originally referred to a district in London. Chelsea gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century, especially after the 1960s, and the spelling Chelsae emerged as a modern respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chell, Chels, Sea
Sibling names for Chelsae
Names that share Chelsae's style, for a brother or sister.
