How Many People Are Named Chelsey?
Complete statistics for the name Chelsey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chelsey, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 10,665 Americans today, making it quite unique. With around 30,942 people named Chelsey living in the US, its peak popularity was in 1992 when 2,886 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 31,543 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chelsey Through the Generations
Chelsey has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1992, reflecting a trend among many names that were popular in the early 1990s. Today, the majority of those named Chelsey are aged between 30 and 60, with 23,771 individuals falling into this age bracket. Interestingly, there are no recorded Chelseys over the age of 60, indicating a relatively young demographic for this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chelsey's American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chelsey
How Many People Have the Name Chelsey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 30,942 people in the United States currently share the name Chelsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,665 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chelsey a Common or Rare Name?
Chelsey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chelsey Mean?
Chelsey means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chelsey in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Chelsey Most Popular?
The name Chelsey reached peak popularity in 1992, with 2,886 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chelsey?
Approximately 30,942 people named Chelsey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 31,543. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,665 Americans.
Is Chelsey a rare name?
Chelsey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,665 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chelsey mean?
Chelsey means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American coinage origins.
Is Chelsey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chelsey are male and 100% are female.
When was Chelsey most popular?
Chelsey peaked in 1992 with 2,886 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.