Chelsea
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Chelsea
Chelsea derives from the Old English place name meaning "chalk landing place" or "port for chalk," combining "cealc" (chalk) and "hyþ" (landing place or harbor).
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Etymology
Chelsea derives from the Old English place name meaning "chalk landing place" or "port for chalk," combining "cealc" (chalk) and "hyþ" (landing place or harbor). The name became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Britain, with increased use following the prominence of Chelsea Clinton in the 1990s.
Chelsea currently ranks #851 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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