Total births
501
Girls' name · since 1975
Chelby
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 501 babies named Chelby, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 501
- total births
- 1975–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
501 girls have been named Chelby since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chelby recorded 501 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2016.
- 501 total births
- 1975–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
501 girls have been named Chelby since 1975, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 501
- total births
- 1975–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Chelby was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
37 babies were named Chelby in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Chelby's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chelby's full recorded timeline at 1999, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 37 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chelby at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Chelby popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2016
- Peak year (1991)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Chelby by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chelby's strongest decade.
284 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Chelby births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 8
1970s
8 births
- 1980s 22
1980s
22 births
- 1990s
1990s
284 births
- 2000s
2000s
160 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 284 births (57% of all-time use).
How Chelby compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Chelby's total volume
Chelby vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chelby by state
Where Chelby concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 26 | 5.2% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Chelby's total US births 5.2%
Even split
26 of 501 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chelby? ▼
Chelby has been given to 501 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 37 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Chelby most popular? ▼
Chelby was most popular in the 1990s decade with 284 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Chelby most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chelby are Texas (26 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Chelby been used? ▼
Chelby has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 42 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Chelby? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chelby's data
- Chelby's decade-level peak was the 1990s (284 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Chelbys (26 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chelby
Nearby Names Like Chelby
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chelby
Cheryl Girl
#3977 439,539 births
Chelsea Girl
#789 162,884 births
Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Chelby side by side: Chelby vs Cheryl Chelby vs Chelsea Chelby vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chelby: Baby Name Since 1975 - 501 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chelby. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chelby draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.