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Chelsie

Girl name · 127 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Chelsie: 127 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 17 births in 1995.

Chelsie is a modern phonetic variant of Chelsea, which takes its name from the Old English term *Cealc-hyð*, meaning “chalk landing place” or “wharf where chalk is unloaded.” The original Chelsea was a riverside settlement in London, and the name rose to prominence in the 20th century thanks to the fashionable London district and the 1960s Chelsea Boot. Famous bearers include Chelsie Davy, the New Zealand-born actress and former model, and Chelsie Hightower, the American professional dancer on “Dancing with the Stars.” There is no major place named directly after Chelsie, but the name shares its roots with the Chelsea area of London, as well as Chelsea in Massachusetts and Chelsea in New South Wales. The spelling Chelsie became particularly popular in English-speaking countries during the 1980s and 1990s, offering a softer, more feminine twist on the classic Chelsea.