Chester
Male name · ↓ Falling
74,066
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Chester
Chester is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 74,066 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,729 births |
| 1890s | 6,892 births |
| 1900s | 8,360 births |
| 1910s | 15,356 births |
| 1920s | 13,752 births |
| 1930s | 6,578 births |
| 1940s | 6,369 births |
| 1950s | 5,200 births |
| 1960s | 2,691 births |
| 1970s | 1,642 births |
| 1980s | 1,083 births |
| 1990s | 414 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chester?
Chester has been given to 74,066 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 1,892 births that year.
Is Chester a boy or girl name?
Chester is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Chester most popular?
Chester was most popular in 1918, when 1,892 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Chester?
Chester first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).