Chelsi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chelsi is a modern English name that evolved from the name Chelsea, which means 'chalk landing place'. The name has historical roots in Old English and has gained popularity since the late 20th century. It is seen as a trendy name today, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Chelsi is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chelsi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chelsi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6245th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 937th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3243rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10456th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chelsi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chelsi"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɛlsi/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Chelsi is a variant of Chelsea, which is derived from a place name in England. The name Chelsea itself comes from Old English elements meaning 'landing place for chalk or limestone'.
Meaning
chalk landing place
Language Evolution
Chelsea, Chelsie, Chelsi
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine given name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Chelsea, Chelsie, Chelsy
Modern Popularity & Image
Chelsi is perceived as a trendy and modern name, often associated with youth and creativity.
Famous People
Chelsi Smith - an American beauty queen and actress, Chelsi Cline - an American television personality
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chelsi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chelsi"
"Chelsi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6245th of 19264 | 120 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 937th of 27321 | 3,056 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3243rd of 35406 | 757 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10456th of 30306 | 110 |
Regional Popularity of "Chelsi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chelsi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
20.62% 760th/3685 |
32.27% 1444th/4475 |
16.63% 864th/5194 |
16.59% 1048th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
74.53% 3415th/4582 |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
43.69% 3195th/7313 |
76.74% 5727th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chelsi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chelsi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.