Chesley
girl nameChesley entered the US charts in 1921, peaked at #3253 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1921–2025
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rank today
#3253
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #5099 |
| 1960s | #6217 |
| 1970s | #7030 |
| 1980s | #4267 |
| 1990s | #5984 |
| 2000s | #12318 |
| 2010s | #11934 |
| 2020s | #12293 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Chesley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chesley alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chesley in 2025?
- Chesley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chesley most popular?
- Chesley peaked in 1989, reaching #3253 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chesley with classmates?
- Chesley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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