How popular is the name Chess in 2025?

Chess is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Chess most popular?

Chess peaked in 1953, reaching #2905 among US boy names.

Chess will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Chess entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2905 in 1953, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2905

peak (1953)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Chess are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Chess alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Chess in 2025?: Chess is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Chess most popular?: Chess peaked in 1953, reaching #2905 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Chess with classmates?: Chess will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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