Chelsea
Chelsea comes from the Old English "cealc" (chalk) and "hyð" (landing place) — a chalk landing place on the Thames. The London district of Chelsea gave the place its name. As a first name, Chelsea is modern — essentially a 1980s coinage, though there are a few earlier uses. Chelsea entered the US top 1000 in 1969 and rocketed upward. It was the #26 girl name in 1992, the peak of the late-80s/early-90s trend toward place-name girls (Madison, Sydney, Brooklyn). The most prominent bearer is Chelsea Clinton (born 1980), daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Her visibility in the White House years coincided exactly with the name's surge. I find Chelsea has a slightly sharper sound than the softer female names of its era. The "ch" opening is unusual in English female names, and the "s" and "a" ending give it a soft finish. The name has been outside the US top 500 since 2014 and is unlikely to return soon. Chelsea Handler, the comedian, has kept it visible. Chelsea is a female name of English (place name) origin that means "Chalk landing place". Late-80s, sharp, and outgoing. The name sounds modern. Chelseas tend to be sociable. US peaked #26 in 1992. Outside top 500 since 2014. Well-known people named Chelsea include Chelsea Clinton (daughter of US President), Chelsea Handler (comedian), Chelsea Peretti (actress), Chelsea (London district). Common variations and related forms of Chelsea include Chelsee (modern spelling), Chelsie (modern), Chelsea (English), Chelsey (variant).