Chelsea
Meaning: Chalk landing place, port
Origin: English
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #118
Total births: 4,548
History: Chelsea surged in the 2000s in Australia. While the London suburb and football club provide associations, Australian Chelsea stands on its own — Chelsea is a suburb of Melbourne on Port Phillip Bay. The name carries both English heritage and Australian beach culture.
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| Current rank (2020) | #97 |
| Babies named Chelsea in 2020 | 74 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 4,548 |
| Peak year | 1999 (226 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #23 |
| Years in records | 1993–2020 (28 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Chelsea
What does the name Chelsea mean?
Chelsea means “Chalk landing place, port” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Chelsea?
Chelsea has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Chalk landing place, port”.
How popular is Chelsea in Australia?
Chelsea ranked #97 in Australia in 2020 — given to 74 babies that year.
When was Chelsea most popular?
Chelsea peaked in 1999 with 226 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Chelsea a boy or girl name?
Chelsea is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Chelseas in registered births are female.
Is the name Chelsea rising or falling in popularity?
Chelsea has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #59 in 2015 to #97 in 2020.
How long has Chelsea been recorded in Australia?
Chelsea appears in birth records in Australia across 28 years — from 1993 through 2020.