How Many People Are Named Chester?
122,197
people in the United States are named Chester
1 in 2,741 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#601
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0365%
Of US population
Peak Year
1920
3,726 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
CHES-tər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which originally belonged to a person who came from Chester, an old Roman settlement in Britain. The name of the settlement came from Latin castrum "camp, fortress".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 89.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Pennsylvania
9,205
New York
7,573
Illinois
7,392
Ohio
6,141
Texas
5,463
Kentucky
5,182
Michigan
5,088
Massachusetts
4,159
California
3,753
Indiana
3,467
💡 Fun Facts About "Chester"
- 102 babies were named Chester in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1920
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Pennsylvania
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