Girls name · California
Chelsea in California
Chelsea was the 647th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Chelsea that year. Since 1969, California families have named 17,648 babies Chelsea.
Popularity over time
Chelsea in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 32 | 609th |
| 1977 | 82 | 334th |
| 1985 | 423 | 91st |
| 1993 | 917 | 52nd |
| 2001 | 245 | 189th |
| 2009 | 214 | 213th |
| 2017 | 125 | 307th |
| 2025 | 48 | 647th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 609th in 1969 to 647th in 2025.
The most babies named Chelsea in California in a single year was 1,563, in 1992. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1992.
Across the country, Chelsea reached its best rank of 4th in Hawaii (1991). See Chelsea in every state →
How popular is Chelsea in California?
Chelsea was the 647th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 48 babies named Chelsea that year. Since 1969, California families have named 17,648 babies Chelsea.
How many babies are named Chelsea in California?
In 2025, 48 babies were named Chelsea in California. The most babies named Chelsea in California in a single year was 1,563, in 1992.
What is the rank of Chelsea in California?
Chelsea ranked 647th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 20th among girls names in 1992.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.