Chelsi
Every Chelsi since 1969 — 4,050 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chelsi
Chelsi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,178 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 4,050 American babies have been named Chelsi. Its peak came in 1991, when 339 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 Chelsi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chelsi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,178 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,496 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,807 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,804 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,589 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,170 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,451 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,331 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,351 |
| 2014 | 10 | #10,298 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,689 |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,933 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,950 |
| 2010 | 33 | #4,415 |
| 2009 | 29 | #4,966 |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,287 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,177 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3,276 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,417 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,110 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,368 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,943 |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,885 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,867 |
| 1995 | 303 | #697 |
| 1990 | 271 | #762 |
| 1985 | 110 | #1,242 |
| 1980 | 11 | #5,977 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,207 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,180 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Chelsi
- Chelsi Smith Actor · 1973–2018
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chelsi in 2025?
Chelsi ranked #12,178 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chelsi?
4,050 babies have been named Chelsi in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chelsi most popular?
Chelsi peaked in 1991, when 339 newborns received the name.
Is Chelsi a boy or girl name?
Chelsi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chelsi rising or falling?
Chelsi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chelsi?
Well-known people named Chelsi include Chelsi Smith (actor).