Chelsey
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chelsey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 65 babies have been named Chelsey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chelsey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,657 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,657
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Chelsey is also used as a girl name, ranked #5587.
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Irish Gaelic origin
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American origin
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#21,522 in US
Scottish Gaelic origin
"narrow river"
#21,554 in US
Old English origin
"The wren bird; small, spirited songbird"
#21,833 in US
Old French origin
"one who pulls; stubborn"
#21,595 in US
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About the Name Chelsey
Chelsey is a boy name .
Is Chelsey a boy or girl name? Chelsey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,657 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,587. Chelsey is more commonly used as a girl name.
Chelsey is currently ranked #21,657 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chelsey include Che, Chel, Chely, Chelie, Sey, Seyie, Chy, Chie, and Chekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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