Girl · #15,404 in 2026

Chelci

Name: Popularity of the name Chelci in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chelci, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#15,404

Peak Rank

#3,267 (1992)

Total Babies

236

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2008

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#3267

Peak Rank

236

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chelci

Chelci first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 34 Chelcis were born — ranking #3,267 that year. As of 2026, Chelci ranks #15,404 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 236 Chelcis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chelci

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chelci is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelci

What does the name Chelci mean?

Chelci is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chelci in 2026?

In 2026, Chelci ranks #15,404 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chelci most popular?

Chelci reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #3,267 that year with 34 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chelci most popular?

Chelci has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chelci.

Is Chelci a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chelci is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chelci?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chelci include Brigetta, Franci, Rosland. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chelci

Chelci is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 236 births in the dataset. Chelci's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #3,267. Use the chart and map above to compare Chelci's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.