Chester
Peaked at #53 nationally in 1919, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Chester has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Chester — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1224
in 1903
Last ranked
#10560
in 1983
Years tracked
65
1894–1983
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1894, Chester reached its peak popularity for girls in 1903, ranking #1224 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Chester hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1983, when it stood at #10560.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | #10,560 | 5 |
| 1974 | #7,849 | 6 |
| 1972 | #7,431 | 6 |
| 1970 | #7,198 | 6 |
| 1968 | #7,161 | 5 |
| 1966 | #5,351 | 7 |
| 1962 | #5,957 | 6 |
| 1961 | #6,708 | 5 |
Chester — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#53
in 1919
Current rank
#1650
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Chester reached its peak popularity for boys in 1919, ranking #53 nationally with 3,432 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1783 (2014) to #1650 (2024) — a 7% improvement.
As of 2024, Chester ranks #1650 nationally for boys, with 102 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,650 | 102 |
| 2023 | #1,729 | 96 |
| 2022 | #1,760 | 94 |
| 2021 | #2,134 | 67 |
| 2020 | #1,620 | 99 |
| 2019 | #1,725 | 91 |
| 2018 | #1,689 | 93 |
| 2017 | #1,697 | 93 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Chester most popular?
Chester was most popular in 1919, when it ranked #53 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Chester becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Chester?
At least 122,197 babies have been recorded with the name Chester in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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