Girl · #12,420 in 2026

Chelcy

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

Current Rank

#12,420

Peak Rank

#5,266 (1992)

Total Babies

183

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2006

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#5266

Peak Rank

183

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chelcy

Chelcy first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1985, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 18 Chelcys were born — ranking #5,266 that year. As of 2026, Chelcy ranks #12,420 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 183 Chelcys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chelcy

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

Chelsea
Chelsey
Chelsie
Chelsi
Chelsee
Tulsi
Sulci
Hulsey
Chilly
Chili
Chilli
Chile

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelcy

What does the name Chelcy mean?

Chelcy is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chelcy in 2026?

In 2026, Chelcy ranks #12,420 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Chelcy most popular?

Chelcy reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #5,266 that year with 18 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Chelcy a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chelcy?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chelcy include Maurica, Denecia, Shawny. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chelcy

Chelcy is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 183 births in the dataset. Chelcy's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #5,266. Use the chart and map above to compare Chelcy'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.