Chelsie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Chelsie originates from Old English, meaning 'chalk island'. It has evolved through several historical forms and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of Chelsea. The name is associated with youth and fashion, and it lacks biblical relevance. Notable individuals with this name contribute to its contemporary image.

The name Chelsie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chelsie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chelsie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2959th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 390th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1266th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4284th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chelsie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chelsie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɛlsi/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Chelsie is derived from the Old English word 'cealc' which means 'chalk' and 'ey', meaning 'island'. It originally referred to a place name in England.

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Meaning

chalk island

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Language Evolution

Cealc, Cealch, Chelsie

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Historical Usage

The name Chelsie gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a trendy and modern variant of Chelsea.

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Variants & Derivatives

Chelsea, Shelsey, Chellsie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Chelsie is often perceived as a fashionable and youthful name, associated with a sense of modernity and charm.

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Famous People

Chelsie Hightower, an American dancer and choreographer, Chelsie Sibley, a notable figure in contemporary pop culture

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chelsie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Chelsie"

"Chelsie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 2959th of 19264 384
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 390th of 27321 10,256
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1266th of 35406 2,790
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4284th of 30306 402

Regional Popularity of "Chelsie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Chelsie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
89.27%
2622nd/2937
- 82.72%
2910th/3518
60.78%
2458th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
7.95%
293rd/3685
13.65%
611th/4475
7.20%
374th/5194
6.59%
416th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
24.88%
1140th/4582
31.97%
1651st/5164
15.75%
1152nd/7313
21.22%
1584th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 74.95%
3363rd/4487
61.95%
4226th/6822
70.49%
4424th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Chelsie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Chelsie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.