Chelsea- Due for a comeback?

[wootz]

Chelsea was big in the early 80's, and I haven't met any under about 18 years old. It seems feminine to me but not frilly. Impressions of this name?

[cka]

This is probably wishful thinking, but if it did come back I'd like to see it as a more popular unisex name along the lines of Jordan or Taylor.

[agirlinred]

I think it's very dated.

[mollykat78]

I like Chelsea..but only for a girl..sorry cka...but I'm sure you wear it well

[wootz]

Interesting take. You know, I've known boys with the names Ashley, Jordan, Kelly and London (from your list), but never a Chelsea. Now I have to look at it from a new angle!

[east93]

I think it's a good contender for a comeback.

[cka]

I like Chelsea..but only for a girl..sorry cka...but I'm sure you wear it well

LOL! I am sure most people would agree with you because that was what made it so popular for girls. I don't get offended by that. I know I am not unique in being the only guy named Chelsea and so I would just love to see it break out a bit more for boys - but honestly I doubt it - especially with the demographic. There is a slew of mom's now named Chelsea and most family's will not name their son after their mom or aunt, etc so I think it would need another 20-40 years of not being used much before it could be adopted by the boys again.

[ninanoo]

I can see Chelsea being appealing on a guy. I'v always liked the name Chelsea though.

[emiliaj]

Chelsea has actually remained in the Top 100 in Australia over the last 15 years.
So it hasn't lost it's popularity here.

emiliaj

[lori johnson]

I know of a beautiful pair of sisters born in the 1990's named Chelsea [and] Whitney -- a highly compatible sibset. Chelsea Victoria is my favorite pairing of the name.