Chelsey
A female given name transferred from the place name, variant of Chelsea.
Every Chelsey since 1969 — 31,563 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chelsey
Chelsey is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,370 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 31,563 American babies have been named Chelsey. Its peak came in 1992, when 2,886 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chelsey stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chelsey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,370 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,484 | — | — |
| 2023 | 41 | #3,720 | — | — |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,397 | — | — |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,400 | — | — |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,406 | — | — |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,457 | — | — |
| 2018 | 65 | #2,654 | — | — |
| 2017 | 83 | #2,261 | — | — |
| 2016 | 102 | #1,959 | — | — |
| 2015 | 123 | #1,712 | — | — |
| 2014 | 140 | #1,558 | — | — |
| 2013 | 147 | #1,502 | — | — |
| 2012 | 161 | #1,418 | — | — |
| 2011 | 182 | #1,294 | — | — |
| 2010 | 206 | #1,181 | — | — |
| 2009 | 233 | #1,094 | — | — |
| 2008 | 260 | #1,014 | — | — |
| 2007 | 347 | #827 | — | — |
| 2006 | 342 | #799 | — | — |
| 2005 | 325 | #798 | — | — |
| 2004 | 356 | #739 | — | — |
| 2003 | 380 | #688 | — | — |
| 2002 | 423 | #605 | — | — |
| 2001 | 491 | #542 | — | — |
| 2000 | 580 | #475 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,408 | #206 | — | — |
| 1990 | 2,447 | #128 | 9 | #5,450 |
| 1985 | 815 | #300 | 7 | #5,236 |
| 1980 | 83 | #1,460 | — | — |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,966 | — | — |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,608 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chelsey mean?
A female given name transferred from the place name, variant of Chelsea.
How popular is the name Chelsey in 2025?
Chelsey ranked #6,370 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chelsey?
31,563 babies have been named Chelsey in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chelsey most popular?
Chelsey peaked in 1992, when 2,886 newborns received the name.
Is Chelsey a boy or girl name?
Chelsey is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chelsey rising or falling?
Chelsey is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.