Chester
boy name#1585 in 2025Chester entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #53 in 1919, ranks #1585 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1585
rank today
#53
peak (1919)
107
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #67 |
| 1890s | #66 |
| 1900s | #68 |
| 1910s | #56 |
| 1920s | #73 |
| 1930s | #121 |
| 1940s | #145 |
| 1950s | #202 |
| 1960s | #301 |
| 1970s | #387 |
| 1980s | #535 |
| 1990s | #914 |
| 2000s | #1578 |
| 2010s | #1793 |
| 2020s | #1742 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Chester has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 35,000 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 ranks #1585 among US boy names in 2025, with 107 babies given the name.
- When was the name Chester most popular?
- Chester peaked in 1919, reaching #53 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chester with classmates?
- Chester will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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