Chelsea
Peaked at #15 nationally in 1992, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1910, Chelsea has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Chelsea — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#15
in 1992
Current rank
#784
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1910–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1910, Chelsea reached its peak popularity for girls in 1992, ranking #15 nationally with 16,177 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #275 (2014) to #784 (2024) — a 65% drop.
As of 2024, Chelsea ranks #784 nationally for girls, with 358 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #784 | 358 |
| 2023 | #712 | 396 |
| 2022 | #692 | 424 |
| 2021 | #635 | 465 |
| 2020 | #644 | 449 |
| 2019 | #547 | 557 |
| 2018 | #471 | 664 |
| 2017 | #381 | 818 |
Chelsea — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1620
in 1989
Last ranked
#12510
in 2018
Years tracked
36
1914–2018
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Chelsea reached its peak popularity for boys in 1989, ranking #1620 nationally with 49 babies given the name that year.
Chelsea hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2018, when it stood at #12510.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | #12,510 | 5 |
| 2015 | #10,922 | 6 |
| 2004 | #6,598 | 11 |
| 2002 | #8,606 | 7 |
| 1999 | #7,255 | 8 |
| 1998 | #7,697 | 7 |
| 1997 | #7,408 | 7 |
| 1996 | #6,068 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Chelsea most popular?
Chelsea was most popular in 1992, when it ranked #15 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Chelsea becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Chelsea?
At least 163,013 babies have been recorded with the name Chelsea in the US since 1910, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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