Chelsea

Meaning of Chelsea

The name Chelsea comes from an Old English place name meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'chalk wharf.' It originally referred to a district in London.

Chelsea has Old English roots — browse every Old English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Chelsea

Chelsea has cooled off, slipping to #851 in 2025, down from a peak of #140 in 2000.

Notable people named Chelsea

• Chelsea Clinton
  Author, advocate, former first daughter
• Chelsea Handler
  Comedian, talk show host, author
• Chelsea Peretti
  Comedian, actress (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
• Chelsea Gray
  Professional basketball player, WNBA champion
• Chelsea Kane
  Actress (Baby Daddy), singer

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Questions about the name Chelsea

What does the name Chelsea mean?

Chelsea means the name chelsea comes from an old english place name meaning 'chalk landing place' or 'chalk wharf.' it originally referred to a district in london, and it comes from Old English origins.

Is Chelsea a boy's or a girl's name?

Chelsea is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Chelsea?

In 2025, Chelsea ranked #851 for girls, down from #787 the year before.

When was Chelsea most popular?

Chelsea peaked at #140 in 2000.