Chelsea Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHEL-see / /ˈtʃɛl.si/English
Meaning
Port of ships
Historical & Cultural Background
Chelsea is derived from an Old English place name, originally 'Cealc-hyð', meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'. It is a district in London, known for its affluent residential areas and cultural significance. The name has been used as a given name since the 20th century, primarily for girls, but has seen some usage for boys as well.
Trend Summary
Chelsea has been more commonly used as a girl's name, with limited popularity for boys.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chelsea was first seen in the United States in 1914. Chelsea has ranked as high as #1147 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia, Kentucky, California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Chelsea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chelsea (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 49 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |