Holding steady.
Popularity of Chelse since 1974
Babies named Chelse per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 267 |
| 1990s | 456 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chelse is a relatively rare variant of the more common Chelsea. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1974, but has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its niche usage. Its peak year was 1992, when it saw its highest number of births. Since then, the name's trajectory has been stable, with a consistent but low number of occurrences each year. The name is most commonly used in the United States, deriving from the London district Chelsea, which in turn comes from Old English 'Cealc-hyþ'. As a modern given name, it fits within the trend of place-name and -ie-ending names popular in the late 20th century.
Chelse is a variant spelling of Chelsea, derived from the Old English term 'Cealc-hyþ', meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'. The name originally referred to a district in London, which became a fashionable residential area. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chels, Chez
Sibling names for Chelse
Names that share Chelse's style, for a brother or sister.
