Chelsea
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ English ◈ 2 syllables
"Born On A Pier"

From English

Chelsea means chalk landing place — from the Old English cealc (chalk) and hȳð (landing place). Chelsea is London's most fashionable neighbourhood. Chelsea Clinton is a First Daughter. Chelsea Football Club is one of the world's most famous teams. Chelsea Handler redefined late-night comedy. Seven letters of London fashion, White House pedigree, and the most glamorous postcode in England.

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Chelsea at a glance
MeaningBorn On A Pier
OriginEnglish
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#553
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Why parents love Chelsea
  • Chelsea is London's most fashionable neighbourhood.
  • Chelsea Clinton adds First-Daughter pedigree.
  • Chelsea Football Club adds global sports recognition.
  • Three syllables with a glamorous, English sound: CHEL-see.
  • Chels is a warm embedded nickname.
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The vibe of Chelsea
chalk landingLondonClintonFirst DaughterFootball ClubfashionableHandlerglamorous
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Origin & history of Chelsea
Old English cealc (chalk) + hȳð (landing place) → Chelsea
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English roots
Chelsea comes from the Old English meaning chalk landing place. Chelsea is London's most fashionable neighbourhood. Chelsea Clinton is a First Daughter. Chelsea Football Club is one of the world's most famous teams. Chelsea Handler redefined late-night comedy.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: London place name; Chelsea Clinton (born 1980).
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Today
Chelsea remains a beloved choice, ranking #553 in the US. 163,013 babies have been named Chelsea since 1910.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, SSA data
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How popular is Chelsea?
1992 peak year
Today, Chelsea is rarely chosen — ranked around #553, with only about 613 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1992, 16,177 babies were given the name (ranked #15 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1990s. Chelsea has been declining in recent years. In all, around 163,013 babies have been registered as Chelsea since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
16,177 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #15)
613 Avg. per year
(last decade)
6,130 Total registrations
last 10 years
163,013 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #553) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Chelsea
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Chelsea's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — fashionable communication. People named Chelsea tend to be glamorous, poised, and gifted at landing in the most fashionable places.

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Lands in fashionable places
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London-level glamour
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First-Daughter poise
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Football-Club strength
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Handler-level comedy
C3
H8
E5
L3
S1
E5
A1
Sum: 26 → Life path 8
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Personality of Chelsea
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Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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