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Summary

Chelsea is an Old English name meaning 'chalk wharf'. It evolved from 'Cealc-hyð', with historical forms including Chelsie. The name is seen as trendy today and has gained popularity in recent decades. There are no significant biblical connections. Notable figures include Chelsea Clinton and Chelsea Handler.

The name Chelsea is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Chelsea has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chelsea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4825th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6076th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6703rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2946th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13773rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5122nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6775th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6601st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 621st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 42nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 166th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 450th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chelsea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.