UK girl's name
Celsey
A diminutive form of "Celia" and ultimately derived from celestial origins.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2009. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Celsey is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Celsey popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2009 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4564, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 23 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 to 2009. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 23 living people in the UK are called Celsey. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2010 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Celsey ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales in 2009, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Celsey.
- • About 23 living people in the UK are estimated to have Celsey as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4564
2009
Births in 2009
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
23
2026
Meaning
What does Celsey mean?
The name Celsey is a relatively modern creation and does not have a long historical lineage. However, it is likely derived from the Celtic name Celsus or Kelso, which has its origins in the ancient Brittonic language spoken in parts of Britain and France. The name Celsus is believed to be derived from the Latin word "celsus," meaning "high" or "lofty."
While there are no definitive records of the name Celsey being used in ancient times, the name Celsus has a historical presence. One notable figure was Celsus, a Greek philosopher and ardent opponent of early Christianity who lived in the 2nd century AD. He authored a renowned work titled "The True Word" (or "True Discourse"), which criticized the Christian faith and its teachings.
Another individual named Celsus was a Roman encyclopedist and writer on agriculture who lived in the 1st century AD. His work, "De Medicina," was a comprehensive medical encyclopedia that remained influential for several centuries.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Celsey itself are relatively recent, dating back to the late 20th century. One of the first notable individuals with this name was Celsey Borjeson, an American actress and model born in 1979. She appeared in various television shows and films throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
Another individual named Celsey was Celsey LeGrande, a Canadian ice hockey player who played for various teams in the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL) and the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) in the 2010s.
A third person with this name was Celsey Williams, an American singer and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2000s as a member of the R&B group Cherish. She co-wrote several of the group's hit songs, including "Do It to It" and "Unappreciated."
While not as well-known as some other names, Celsey has been embraced by a small but diverse group of individuals across various fields, including entertainment, sports, and music. However, its relatively modern origins and limited historical usage make it a unique and distinctive name in the present day.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Celsey over time
The chart below shows babies named Celsey registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2009. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Celsey, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2009, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Celsey by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Celsey was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4511 | 17 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3874 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Celsey
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Celsey: questions and answers
How popular is the name Celsey in the UK right now?
In 2009, Celsey was ranked #4564 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Celsey most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Celsey in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Celsey?
A diminutive form of "Celia" and ultimately derived from celestial origins.
How many people are called Celsey in the UK?
A total of 23 babies have been registered as Celsey across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.