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Chelsea is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "This name was very rare until the late 1960s. It likely gained currency due to the actress Chelsea Brown (1942-2017; real name Lois), who began appearing on television in 1968, as well as Joni Mitchell's song Chelsea Morning (1969)." It ranked #851 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, this name was very rare until the late 1960s. It likely gained currency due to the actress Chelsea Brown (1942-2017; real name Lois), who began appearing on television in 1968, as well as Joni Mitchell's song Chelsea Morning (1969). The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Chelsea ranked #851 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #851 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chelsea mean?
Chelsea means "landing place for chalk or limestone", according to Behind the Name.
Is Chelsea a popular name?
Chelsea ranked #851 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Chelsea a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Chelsea appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Chelsea — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
