Total births
161
Girls' name · since 1987
Chelsei
Chelsei has 161 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 161
- total births
- 1987–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
161 girls have been named Chelsei since 1987, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chelsei recorded 161 times among girls since 1987, 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 1987 to 2013.
- 161 total births
- 1987–2013 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
161 girls have been named Chelsei since 1987, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2013.
- 161
- total births
- 1987–2013
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Chelsei was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
23 babies were named Chelsei in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Chelsei's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chelsei splits its recorded history at 1995: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chelsei at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Chelsei popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–2013
- Peak year (1992)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Chelsei by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chelsei's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Chelsei births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s
1990s
110 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 110 births (68% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chelsei? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 161 babies named Chelsei. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 23 births.
When was Chelsei most popular? ▼
Chelsei was most popular in the 1990s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Chelsei been used? ▼
Records for Chelsei go back to 1987, giving 27 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Chelsei? ▼
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 Chelsei's data
- Chelsei's decade-level peak was the 1990s (110 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- 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 Chelsei
Nearby Names Like Chelsei
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chelsei
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 Chelsei side by side: Chelsei vs Cheryl Chelsei vs Chelsea Chelsei 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, 1987–2013 (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. "Chelsei: Baby Name Since 1987 - 161 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chelsei. 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 Chelsei 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.