Total births
152
Girls' name · since 1959
Chelly
Since 1959, U.S. Social Security records show 152 babies named Chelly, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 152
- total births
- 1959–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Chelly sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 152 recorded since 1959.
Social Security Administration records show Chelly recorded 152 times among girls since 1959, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 1982.
- 152 total births
- 1959–1982 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
152 girls have been named Chelly since 1959, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1982.
- 152
- total births
- 1959–1982
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Chelly was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
14 babies were named Chelly in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Chelly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chelly splits its recorded history at 1969: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1979 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1964 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chelly at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1959
Chelly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–1982
- Peak year (1964)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Chelly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Chelly's strongest decade.
80 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Chelly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s
1960s
80 births
- 1970s
1970s
59 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 80 births (53% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chelly? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 152 babies named Chelly. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 14 births.
When was Chelly most popular? ▼
Chelly was most popular in the 1960s decade with 80 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
How long has the name Chelly been used? ▼
Chelly has been recorded in Social Security data since 1959, spanning 24 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Chelly? ▼
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 Chelly's data
- Chelly's decade-level peak was the 1960s (80 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Chelly
Nearby Names Like Chelly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chelly
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 Chelly side by side: Chelly vs Cheryl Chelly vs Chelsea Chelly 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, 1959–1982 (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. "Chelly: Baby Name Since 1959 - 152 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chelly. 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 Chelly 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.