Find out how popular the first name Chelcea has been for the last 13 years (from 1988 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chelcea by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Chelcea is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Chelcea.

The history of the first name Chelcea

The given name Chelcea is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins. It is likely a variant or derivative of the name Chelsea, which itself is an English place name referring to a area of London. The area of Chelsea was originally called Chelcith or Chelcyth in Old English, meaning "chalky landing place" from the words "celde" meaning chalk and "hythe" meaning landing place or haven.

While the name Chelsea has been in use as a place name and surname for centuries, its usage as a given name for females did not become popular until the 20th century. The earliest known recorded example of Chelcea as a first name dates back to the late 1900s, though it remains an extremely uncommon and rare variant.

There are very few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the first name Chelcea. One of the earliest recorded examples is Chelcea Wilson, an American artist and sculptor born in 1972 who is known for her abstract metal and glass sculptures. Another individual with this name is Chelcea Grimes, a Canadian singer-songwriter born in 1982 who has released several independent albums.

In literature, the name Chelcea appears as a minor character in the 2005 novel "The Swallow's Nest" by Emilia Fox. In this work of historical fiction set in 16th century England, Chelcea is the name of a young servant girl working in a noble household. Beyond these few examples, the name Chelcea remains an extremely obscure and uncommon given name without much historical significance or notable bearers.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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