The nameShelsy

Shelsy is a recent girl's name, a variant of Chelsea.

Meaning

Like Chelsea, it comes from the name of a London district, understood as "chalk landing place".

Origin

English, through Chelsea.

History

In France, Shelsy appeared in the mid 1990s, peaked in the late 2010s and is still given today.

Popularity of the name Shelsy

Shelsy in France

1267thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2019peak year (60 births)
925babies named Shelsy in France since 1900
03060 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Shelsy was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 455 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Shelsy. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Shelsy in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 35 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shelsy mean?

Like Chelsea, it comes from the name of a London district, understood as "chalk landing place".

What is the origin of the name Shelsy?

English, through Chelsea.

Is Shelsy a girl's or a boy's name?

Shelsy is a girl's name.