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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Chester — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Chessa|Cheston
LatinBoy↑ Rising

Chester

CHES-ter · 2 syllables

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#1650
↑ Rising
#1650
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 25
Peak rank
#1620 in 2020
5yr change
+79 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1650 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Chester

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1650

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
78
Higher than 78% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+79 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishPlace nameClassicStrongMasculine2-syllableVintageLatin RootEstablishedSteadfast
Character
steady reliabilityclassic dignitythoughtful wisdomgrounded strength
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Chesters

principledreformistdignifiedpragmatichonest
STRONG
High confidence

Chester is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1650 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +79 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1650 · rare
Chester at a Glance
Meaning:From the Roman city Deva Victrix (Chester, England). Derived from Latin 'castra' meaning fortress or military camp, later Anglicized to Chester.
Language root:Latin · Old English
Peak rank:#1620 in 2020
5yr change:+79 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Chester A. Arthur
U.S. President
Chester Bennington
Linkin Park frontman
Similar Sound
LesterNestorBrewsterHectorDexter
Similar Style
Jasper◈WinstonWesley◈Bennett◈Harrison
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Chester
MargaretDorothyEleanorHenryFrederickRobertJamesEmma
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Chester illustration
Name Intelligence
Chester · Overview
Summary

Chester is a Latin boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1650 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 21/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Chester scores 78/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 79 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Classic · Strong character
Chester carries a bold, grounded, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
chester.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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