Chelsea

Q: Is Chelsea a boy or girl name?

Chelsea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #34478, and as a girl name it ranks #784.

Q: How popular is the name Chelsea?

Chelsea is ranked #34478 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ch-EHLS-ee ]

Boy Name #34,478 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chelsea is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EHLS-ee.

Parents who love the name Chelsea often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Popularity Over Time

#34,478

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,478
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie Chelie

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Also a Girl Name

Chelsea is also used as a girl name, ranked #784.

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Charlotte Christine Christina Charity Chloe Christena Charles Cherry

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chelsea

Is Chelsea a boy or girl name?

Chelsea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34478. As a girl name, it is ranked #784. Chelsea is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Chelsea?

Chelsea is pronounced ch-EHLS-ee.

How popular is the name Chelsea?

Chelsea is currently ranked #34478 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Chelsea?

Common nicknames for Chelsea include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chelie.

Is Chelsea a common or rare name?

Chelsea is an uncommon name, ranked #34478 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Chelsea

Chelsea is a boy name .

Is Chelsea a boy or girl name? Chelsea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,478 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #784. Chelsea is more commonly used as a girl name.

Chelsea is currently ranked #34,478 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chelsea include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Chelie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.