How Many People Are Named Chelsi?

Complete statistics for the name Chelsi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chelsi
Very Rare
American

Chelsi is a very rare female name, with only 3,964 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 83,254 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 339 births, but its current trend shows a steady decline.

~3,964
Living in US
1 in 83,254
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,026
Worldwide Bearers
#160,959
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,964
🇨🇱 Chile
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
8
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇧🇷 Brazil
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3,964 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
867
Would be under 30 (21%)
3,176
Would be 30–60 (79%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,043 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chelsi Through the Generations

Chelsi has seen a notable rise and fall in popularity over the decades. Born out of the late 20th century, it reached its peak in 1991 with 339 births, marking a high point in its journey. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged 30 to 60, with 79% falling within this age bracket, indicating a strong presence among adults who came of age during the height of its popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 381
California 237
Ohio 154
Louisiana 131
Florida 123
Michigan 105
Illinois 94
Missouri 92
Indiana 91
Oklahoma 86

✨ Similar Names to Chelsi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chelsi's American roots

📄 About the Name Chelsi

How Many People Have the Name Chelsi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,964 people in the United States currently share the name Chelsi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 83,254 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chelsi a Common or Rare Name?

Chelsi 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 Chelsi Mean?

Chelsi means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chelsi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chelsi Most Popular?

The name Chelsi reached peak popularity in 1991, with 339 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 Chelsi?

Approximately 3,964 people named Chelsi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,043. That works out to roughly 1 in 83,254 Americans.

Is Chelsi a rare name?

Chelsi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 83,254 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chelsi mean?

Chelsi means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Chelsi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chelsi are male and 100% are female.

When was Chelsi most popular?

Chelsi peaked in 1991 with 339 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,964
All-Time Births4,043
1 in X1 in 83,254
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1991
World Rank#160,959
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.