Chester
girl nameChester entered the US charts in 1894, peaked at #1204 in 1903, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1894–2025
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rank today
#1204
peak (1903)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1390 |
| 1900s | #1639 |
| 1910s | #1647 |
| 1920s | #1756 |
| 1930s | #2564 |
| 1940s | #2846 |
| 1950s | #4393 |
| 1960s | #6179 |
| 1970s | #7347 |
| 1980s | #10275 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Chester are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chester alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chester in 2025?
- Chester is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chester most popular?
- Chester peaked in 1903, reaching #1204 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chester with classmates?
- Chester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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