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Chelsey

Girl name · 289 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chelsey: 289 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 36 births in 1992.

Chelsey emerged as a modern spelling of Chelsea, a name drawn from the Old English place name *Cealc-hyð*, meaning "chalk landing place" or "chalk wharf." It gained momentum in the late 20th century, partly thanks to Chelsea Clinton, daughter of former US President Bill Clinton, who brought the variant into the public eye. While the name is most famously linked to the affluent London district, its root meaning of a chalky riverbank feels distinctly grounded. The spelling Chelsey peaked in Scotland during the 1990s, often chosen for its softer, more feminine twist on the original. It shares an etymological kinship with other chalk-related place names across southern England, though it rarely carries the same historical weight as its source.