Chester
5 countries#1585 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chester was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
122,302 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1585 · peaked in 1920 with 3,726 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Ohio, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,348 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #539 · peaked in 2020 with 719 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
4,203 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #87 · peaked in 2020 with 691 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
111 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2020 with 24 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
34 births recorded 2018–2023 · peaked in 2021 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
8 births recorded 2016–2018 · peaked in 2016 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chester’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1893 | — |
| 2007 | #1795 | ↑98 |
| 2008 | #1665 | ↑130 |
| 2009 | #1942 | ↓277 |
| 2010 | #1913 | ↑29 |
| 2011 | #1771 | ↑142 |
| 2012 | #1983 | ↓212 |
| 2013 | #1827 | ↑156 |
| 2014 | #1781 | ↑46 |
| 2015 | #1625 | ↑156 |
| 2016 | #1921 | ↓296 |
| 2017 | #1695 | ↑226 |
| 2018 | #1687 | ↑8 |
| 2019 | #1723 | ↓36 |
| 2020 | #1621 | ↑102 |
| 2021 | #2109 | ↓488 |
| 2022 | #1760 | ↑349 |
| 2023 | #1727 | ↑33 |
| 2024 | #1650 | ↑77 |
| 2025 | #1585 | ↑65 |
Frequently asked questions about Chester
Is Chester a popular name?
Yes — Chester currently ranks #1585 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Chester more common for boys or girls?
Chester is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chester most popular?
Chester peaked in 1920 in United States, with 3,726 recorded births that year.
Is Chester rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chester’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #85 in 1880 to #1585 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Chester?
At least 126,658 babies have been recorded with the name Chester across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Chester popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chester appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Chester?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Chester include Arlen, Dior.
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