Chelsy
A female given name transferred from the place name.
Every Chelsy since 1971 — 3,318 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chelsy
Chelsy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,211 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 3,318 American babies have been named Chelsy. Its peak came in 1992, when 225 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 Chelsy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chelsy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,211 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,055 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,590 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,351 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,431 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,517 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,190 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,476 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,502 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,474 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,320 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,918 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,783 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,062 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,847 |
| 2010 | 70 | #2,592 |
| 2009 | 78 | #2,451 |
| 2008 | 72 | #2,591 |
| 2007 | 66 | #2,758 |
| 2006 | 75 | #2,464 |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,838 |
| 2004 | 68 | #2,486 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,680 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,862 |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,131 |
| 2000 | 57 | #2,600 |
| 1995 | 128 | #1,302 |
| 1990 | 153 | #1,133 |
| 1985 | 78 | #1,555 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,285 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,632 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chelsy mean?
A female given name transferred from the place name.
How popular is the name Chelsy in 2025?
Chelsy ranked #7,211 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chelsy?
3,318 babies have been named Chelsy in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chelsy most popular?
Chelsy peaked in 1992, when 225 newborns received the name.
Is Chelsy a boy or girl name?
Chelsy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chelsy rising or falling?
Chelsy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.