Chelsey
Peaked at #117 nationally in 1992, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1969, Chelsey has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Chelsey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#117
in 1992
Current rank
#5461
in 2024
Years tracked
56
1969–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1969, Chelsey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1992, ranking #117 nationally with 2,880 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1558 (2014) to #5461 (2024) — a 71% drop.
As of 2024, Chelsey ranks #5461 nationally for girls, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,461 | 23 |
| 2023 | #3,714 | 41 |
| 2022 | #4,394 | 32 |
| 2021 | #3,400 | 46 |
| 2020 | #3,406 | 45 |
| 2019 | #2,456 | 72 |
| 2018 | #2,691 | 64 |
| 2017 | #2,261 | 83 |
Chelsey — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3233
in 1988
Last ranked
#7571
in 1992
Years tracked
8
1984–1992
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1984, Chelsey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1988, ranking #3233 nationally with 16 babies given the name that year.
Chelsey hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1992, when it stood at #7571.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | #7,571 | 6 |
| 1990 | #5,450 | 9 |
| 1989 | #5,717 | 8 |
| 1988 | #3,233 | 16 |
| 1987 | #5,583 | 7 |
| 1986 | #6,900 | 5 |
| 1985 | #5,236 | 7 |
| 1984 | #5,062 | 7 |
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 Chelsey most popular?
Chelsey was most popular in 1992, when it ranked #117 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Chelsey 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 Chelsey?
At least 31,543 babies have been recorded with the name Chelsey in the US since 1969, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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