Deep water
Derived from the Salish word 'Tsi-Laan', meaning 'Deep Water'. It is primarily associated with Lake Chelan in Washington state and the indigenous Chelan people. As a given name, it functions as a modern place-name choice with a serene, natural connection.
Less common today
Chelan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,117 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
