Total births
1,742
Girls' name · since 1977
Chelsee
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,742 babies named Chelsee, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,742
- total births
- 1977–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Chelsee is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,742 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chelsee has been recorded 1,742 times among girls since 1977, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2022.
- 1,742 total births
- 1977–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,742 girls have been named Chelsee since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,742
- total births
- 1977–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Chelsee was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
165 babies were named Chelsee in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Chelsee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chelsee splits its recorded history at 1999: 21% of all births land in the more recent half, 79% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2018 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 165 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chelsee at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Chelsee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2022
- Peak year (1992)
- 165
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Chelsee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chelsee's strongest decade.
959 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Chelsee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 19
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
425 births
- 1990s
1990s
959 births
- 2000s 229
2000s
229 births
- 2010s 104
2010s
104 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 959 births (55% of all-time use).
How Chelsee 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 Chelsee's total volume
Chelsee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chelsee by state
Where Chelsee concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 119 | 6.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 106 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 65 | 3.7% |
| #4 | Utah | | 56 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 30 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 27 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 26 | 1.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 16 | 0.9% |
California share of Chelsee's total US births 6.8%
Even split
119 of 1,742 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Chelsee appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chelsee? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,742 babies named Chelsee. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 165 births.
When was Chelsee most popular? ▼
Chelsee was most popular in the 1990s decade with 959 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Chelsee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chelsee are California (119 births), Texas (106 births), Ohio (65 births).
How long has the name Chelsee been used? ▼
Records for Chelsee go back to 1977, giving 46 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Chelsee? ▼
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 Chelsee's data
- Chelsee's decade-level peak was the 1990s (959 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chelsees (119 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Chelsee
Nearby Names Like Chelsee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chelsee
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 Chelsee side by side: Chelsee vs Cheryl Chelsee vs Chelsea Chelsee 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, 1977–2022 (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. "Chelsee: Baby Name Since 1977 - 1,742 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chelsee. 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 Chelsee 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.