Chelsi Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHEL-see / /ˈtʃɛl.si/English; variant of Chelsea
Meaning
English: port; landing place
Historical & Cultural Background
Chelsi is a modern variation of the name Chelsea, which has English origins. Chelsea was originally a place name in London, derived from Old English elements meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. Chelsi emerged as a phonetic variant during this time, reflecting a trend for unique spellings.
Trend Summary
Chelsi saw a rise in popularity in the 1990s but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chelsea
- Chelsie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chelsi was first seen in the United States in 1969. Chelsi has ranked as high as #896 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Chelsi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chelsi (2011)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 42 |
| 1983 | 90 |
| 1984 | 110 |
| 1985 | 110 |
| 1986 | 114 |
| 1987 | 155 |
| 1988 | 257 |
| 1989 | 304 |
| 1990 | 271 |
| 1991 | 339 |
| 1992 | 324 |
| 1993 | 267 |
| 1994 | 170 |
| 1995 | 303 |
| 1996 | 180 |
| 1997 | 111 |
| 1998 | 76 |
| 1999 | 51 |
| 2000 | 50 |
| 2001 | 50 |
| 2002 | 50 |
| 2003 | 43 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 50 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 36 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |