Chessie
girl nameChessie entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #902 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#902
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1019 |
| 1890s | #1417 |
| 1900s | #1387 |
| 1910s | #2569 |
| 1920s | #2755 |
| 1930s | #3310 |
| 1940s | #4144 |
| 1950s | #4385 |
| 1960s | #6567 |
| 1970s | #8530 |
| 1980s | #7433 |
| 1990s | #11144 |
| 2000s | #13832 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Chessie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chessie alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chessie in 2025?
- Chessie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chessie most popular?
- Chessie peaked in 1889, reaching #902 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chessie with classmates?
- Chessie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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