Chelsea vs Courtney
Chelsea and Courtney compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2004, Chelsea was ranked #34 and Courtney #94 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2006, Chelsea was ranked #81 and Courtney #96 among girls in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2013, Chelsea was ranked #370 and Courtney #199 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2023, Chelsea was ranked #856 and Courtney #727 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Chelsea was ranked #983 and Courtney #2278 among girls in England and Wales.
Chelsea and Courtney over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Chelsea and Courtney over time
Chelsea and Courtney appear together in 5 published lists, across 106 years of shared records. Courtney held the stronger position in more years in 4 of them, Chelsea in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Courtney reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Chelsea in 2. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2001, Chelsea moved ahead of Courtney in New South Wales, Australia · Girls — #25 and #23 the year before became #30 and #37.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Chelsea and Courtney changed places 4 times in England and Wales · Girls between 1996 and 2025, ending at #983 and #2278.
- Longest-running competitions
Chelsea and Courtney were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #983 and #2278.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Girls within 2 years — Chelsea #34 in 1996, Courtney #17 in 1998.
List by list
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Chelsea held the stronger position in 10 of those years, Courtney in 19.
Highest recorded here: Chelsea #34 in 1996, Courtney #17 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Chelsea #983, Courtney #2278.
Republic of Ireland · Girls29 shared years, 1990–2023
Chelsea held the stronger position in 18 of those years, Courtney in 11.
Highest recorded here: Chelsea #54 in 1999, Courtney #43 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Chelsea #856, Courtney #727.
New Zealand · Girls18 shared years, 1987–2006
Chelsea held the stronger position in 2 of those years, Courtney in 16.
Highest recorded here: Chelsea #19 in 1994, Courtney #8 in 1996.
The order changed in 2006: Chelsea moved ahead. In 2005 they stood at #90 and #69; by 2006 that had become #81 and #96.
Most recent shared year, 2006: Chelsea #81, Courtney #96.
Northern Ireland · Girls17 shared years, 1997–2013
Chelsea held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Courtney in 17.
Highest recorded here: Chelsea #35 in 1998, Courtney #12 in 1997.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2013: Chelsea #370, Courtney #199.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls12 shared years, 1993–2004
Chelsea held the stronger position in 4 of those years, Courtney in 8.
Highest recorded here: Chelsea #23 in 1999, Courtney #11 in 1996.
The order changed in 2001: Chelsea moved ahead. In 2000 they stood at #25 and #23; by 2001 that had become #30 and #37.
Most recent shared year, 2004: Chelsea #34, Courtney #94.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Chelsea
Pairs where Chelsea shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jodie vs Chelsea
In 1996 they stood at #43 and #34 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #3035 and #983.
Jodie · Chelsea · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Olivia vs Chelsea
In 1996 they stood at #24 and #34 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #1 and #983.
Olivia · Chelsea · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Chelsea
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #34 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #983.
Grace · Chelsea · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Alice vs Chelsea
In 1996 they stood at #25 and #34 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #52 and #983.
Alice · Chelsea · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Courtney
Pairs where Courtney shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Courtney vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #52 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2278 and #4867.
Courtney · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Courtney
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #52 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #2278.
Ella · Courtney · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Courtney vs Jasmine
In 1996 they stood at #52 and #55 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #2278 and #102.
Courtney · Jasmine · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Courtney
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #52 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #2278.
Anna · Courtney · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — moved together in several countries.
- Christopher vs Paul
Christopher and Paul both fell over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Christopher · Paul · 80 shared years, 1946–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Leo
Oliver and Leo both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Leo · 63 shared years, 1959–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Luca
Oliver and Luca both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Luca · 43 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Amelia vs Sofia
Amelia and Sofia both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Sofia · 36 shared years, 1972–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Chelsea | Courtney |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #608 (2025) | England and Wales · Girls #2278 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Chelsea and Courtney both have 2 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Chelsea
Popularity journey
First recorded1987
First recorded at #65 among girls in New Zealand in 1987 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New Zealand · Girls
Highest recorded1987–2008
Highest recorded position: #19 among girls in New Zealand, in 1994 (recorded 1987–2008).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #983 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Courtney
Popularity journey
First recorded1984
First recorded at #68 among girls in New South Wales, Australia in 1984 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
Highest recorded1985–2006
Highest recorded position: #8 among girls in New Zealand, in 1996 (recorded 1985–2006).
New Zealand · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #2278 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls