Girl · #9,259 in 2026

Chelsae

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

Current Rank

#9,259

Peak Rank

#2,317 (1990)

Total Babies

386

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

1998

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2317

Peak Rank

386

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chelsae

Chelsae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 54 Chelsaes were born — ranking #2,317 that year. As of 2026, Chelsae ranks #9,259 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 386 Chelsaes 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 Chelsae

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

Chals
Chills
Chels
Chelles
Cial
Chal
Chul
Chus
Chl
Hulse
Wlse
Chill

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsae

What does the name Chelsae mean?

Chelsae 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 Chelsae in 2026?

In 2026, Chelsae ranks #9,259 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Chelsae most popular?

Chelsae reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,317 that year with 54 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Chelsae a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chelsae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chelsae include Loisann, Jobeth, Vannesa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chelsae

Chelsae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 386 births in the dataset. Chelsae's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,317. Use the chart and map above to compare Chelsae'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.