Total births
1,107
Girls' name · since 1969
Chelsa
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 1,107 babies named Chelsa, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,107
- total births
- 1969–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Chelsa is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,107 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Chelsa recorded 1,107 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2007.
- 1,107 total births
- 1969–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,107 girls have been named Chelsa since 1969, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 1,107
- total births
- 1969–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Chelsa was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
80 babies were named Chelsa in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Chelsa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chelsa's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 80, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chelsa at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Chelsa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2007
- Peak year (1990)
- 80
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Chelsa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chelsa's strongest decade.
439 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Chelsa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s
1970s
191 births
- 1980s
1980s
439 births
- 1990s
1990s
418 births
- 2000s 44
2000s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 439 births (40% of all-time use).
How Chelsa 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 Chelsa's total volume
Chelsa vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chelsa by state
Where Chelsa concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 50 | 4.5% |
| #2 | California | | 33 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 28 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 16 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 7 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Chelsa's total US births 4.5%
Even split
50 of 1,107 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Chelsa appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chelsa? ▼
Chelsa has been given to 1,107 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 80 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Chelsa most popular? ▼
Chelsa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 439 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Chelsa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chelsa are Texas (50 births), California (33 births), Ohio (28 births).
How long has the name Chelsa been used? ▼
Chelsa has been recorded in Social Security data since 1969, spanning 39 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Chelsa? ▼
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 Chelsa's data
- Chelsa's decade-level peak was the 1980s (439 total births); usage has since declined to 44 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Chelsas (50 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 Chelsa
Nearby Names Like Chelsa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chelsa
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 Chelsa side by side: Chelsa vs Cheryl Chelsa vs Chelsea Chelsa 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, 1969–2007 (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. "Chelsa: Baby Name Since 1969 - 1,107 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chelsa. 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 Chelsa 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.