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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A chalk landing place / wharf
- Origin
- English (Old English place name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- CHEL-see
Chelsea is a girl's name of English origin, taken from an Old English place name meaning a chalk landing place or wharf. It's pronounced CHEL-see, and it reads as classic in style while still feeling modern.
Meaning & Origin of Chelsea
Meaning: A chalk landing place / wharf.
Origin: English (Old English place name).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Chelsea
CHEL-seeIPA /ˈtʃɛlsi/
Popularity of Chelsea
Chelsea peaked at #15 in 1992, when 16,177 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #784 with 358 babies, so it's now far less common than it was in the early 1990s.
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FAQ
What does the name Chelsea mean?
A chalk landing place / wharf. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Chelsea?
Chelsea is pronounced CHEL-see (IPA: /ˈtʃɛlsi/).
Is Chelsea a popular name right now?
Chelsea peaked at #15 in 1992 and is ranked #784 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)
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