UK girl's name
Chelcie
Feminine name possibly derived from variants of "Chelsea" or "Cecily".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chelcie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Chelcie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3725, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 20 births.
This profile covers 53 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2004. 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 53 living people in the UK are called Chelcie. 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 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chelcie ranked #3725 for girls in England and Wales in 2004, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 20 girls were registered as Chelcie.
- • About 53 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chelcie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3725
2004
Births in 2004
4
Latest year
Peak year
1996
20 births
Estimated living
53
2026
Meaning
What does Chelcie mean?
The name Chelcie is an English variant of the name Chelsea, which has its origins in the Old English place name Chelcith. This place name is derived from the Old English words "cælc" meaning "chalk" and "hyth" meaning "landing place." Thus, the original meaning of the name Chelcie is "chalk landing place."
Chelcie is believed to have first appeared as a given name in the late 19th century, likely inspired by the affluent London district of Chelsea. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and United Kingdom.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Chelcie was Chelcie Ross, an American actress born in 1942. She is best known for her roles in films such as Hoosiers (1986) and Thelma & Louise (1991).
Another notable figure with the name Chelcie is Chelcie Cooley, an American football player who played in the National Football League from 1988 to 1996. He was born in 1965 and played for teams such as the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In the realm of literature, Chelcie Rossborough was an American writer and editor born in 1923. She is known for her work in children's literature and her contributions to publications like Highlights for Children magazine.
Moving to the world of music, Chelcie Lynn is an American country music singer-songwriter born in 1985. She has released several albums and singles, including her debut album "Carnival Ride" in 2008.
Finally, Chelcie Melissa Grimes was an American politician born in 1951. She served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1992 to 2012, representing the 25th district.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Chelcie, showcasing its versatility and presence across various fields and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chelcie over time
The chart below shows babies named Chelcie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2004. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chelcie, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2004, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chelcie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chelcie 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 | #3071 | 10 | 2 |
| 1990s | #1855 | 43 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Chelcie
- 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
Chelcie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chelcie in the UK right now?
In 2004, Chelcie was ranked #3725 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Chelcie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 20 babies registered as Chelcie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chelcie?
Feminine name possibly derived from variants of "Chelsea" or "Cecily".
How many people are called Chelcie in the UK?
A total of 53 babies have been registered as Chelcie across the 6 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.