Chester: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A keeper of the ancient walled fortress.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1624
- Peak
- #53 in 1919
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Chester Means
Chester is a boy name of English origin. A keeper of the ancient walled fortress.
How Popular Chester Is
Chester currently ranks #1624 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #53 in 1919. It is rising.
Good to Know About Chester
- Chester broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #53 in 1919.
- Chester has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Chester has been a top 100 name across 174+ years of American history.
- Chester is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Chester
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Chester
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Chester.
Questions About Chester
What does Chester mean?
Chester is a boy name of English origin. A keeper of the ancient walled fortress.
How popular is Chester?
Chester currently ranks #1624 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #53 in 1919. It is rising.
Where does Chester come from?
Chester comes from English roots. Chester broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #53 in 1919.
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