Boy
Chester
fortress, camp
About Chester
Chester embodies a certain vintage charm that has found renewed appreciation among modern parents. This name carries warmth and approachability, suggesting someone friendly, trustworthy, and genuinely likeable. There's a nostalgic quality to Chester that evokes a simpler time while remaining perfectly wearable today. The name has British roots that lend it a distinguished air without feeling stuffy or pretentious. Chester works beautifully for parents who appreciate classic names but want to avoid the extreme popularity of choices like William or Henry. It has a comfortable, lived-in feeling—like a favorite sweater or a well-loved book. The nickname possibilities, particularly Chet or Chess, offer versatility as a child grows and develops their own identity. Chester suggests intelligence and creativity, often associated with artistic or scholarly pursuits. The name has enough personality to be interesting without being so unusual that it causes constant explanation. It fits well in both casual and professional contexts, aging gracefully through all life stages. Families drawn to Chester typically value tradition, character, and names with genuine substance over flash.
Popularity of the Name Chester
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #85 | ||||
| 1881 | #59 | ||||
| 1882 | #60 | ||||
| 1883 | #59 | ||||
| 1884 | #58 | ||||
| 1885 | #67 | ||||
| 1886 | #65 | ||||
| 1887 | #78 | ||||
| 1888 | #72 | ||||
| 1889 | #69 | ||||
| 1890 | #69 | ||||
| 1891 | #68 | ||||
| 1892 | #72 | ||||
| 1893 | #66 | ||||
| 1894 | #63 | ||||
| 1895 | #57 | ||||
| 1896 | #63 | ||||
| 1897 | #67 | ||||
| 1898 | #66 | ||||
| 1899 | #66 | ||||
| 1900 | #72 | ||||
| 1901 | #75 | ||||
| 1902 | #74 | ||||
| 1903 | #68 | ||||
| 1904 | #69 | ||||
| 1905 | #64 | ||||
| 1906 | #61 | ||||
| 1907 | #67 | ||||
| 1908 | #66 | ||||
| 1909 | #66 | ||||
| 1910 | #61 | ||||
| 1911 | #58 | ||||
| 1912 | #55 | ||||
| 1913 | #56 | ||||
| 1914 | #56 | ||||
| 1915 | #54 | ||||
| 1916 | #54 | ||||
| 1917 | #56 | ||||
| 1918 | #54 | ||||
| 1919 | #53 | ||||
| 1920 | #55 | ||||
| 1921 | #56 | ||||
| 1922 | #64 | ||||
| 1923 | #63 | ||||
| 1924 | #67 | ||||
| 1925 | #73 | ||||
| 1926 | #79 | ||||
| 1927 | #85 | ||||
| 1928 | #88 | ||||
| 1929 | #96 | ||||
| 1930 | #103 | ||||
| 1931 | #106 | ||||
| 1932 | #112 | ||||
| 1933 | #119 | ||||
| 1934 | #123 | ||||
| 1935 | #121 | ||||
| 1936 | #127 | ||||
| 1937 | #129 | ||||
| 1938 | #136 | ||||
| 1939 | #133 | ||||
| 1940 | #137 | ||||
| 1941 | #136 | ||||
| 1942 | #137 | ||||
| 1943 | #137 | ||||
| 1944 | #137 | ||||
| 1945 | #144 | ||||
| 1946 | #149 | ||||
| 1947 | #154 | ||||
| 1948 | #158 | ||||
| 1949 | #163 | ||||
| 1950 | #169 | ||||
| 1951 | #178 | ||||
| 1952 | #180 | ||||
| 1953 | #183 | ||||
| 1954 | #185 | ||||
| 1955 | #203 | ||||
| 1956 | #207 | ||||
| 1957 | #219 | ||||
| 1958 | #240 | ||||
| 1959 | #253 | ||||
| 1960 | #260 | ||||
| 1961 | #265 | ||||
| 1962 | #277 | ||||
| 1963 | #286 | ||||
| 1964 | #295 | ||||
| 1965 | #299 | ||||
| 1966 | #323 | ||||
| 1967 | #325 | ||||
| 1968 | #345 | ||||
| 1969 | #332 | ||||
| 1970 | #359 | ||||
| 1971 | #357 | ||||
| 1972 | #389 | ||||
| 1973 | #373 | ||||
| 1974 | #367 | ||||
| 1975 | #407 | ||||
| 1976 | #404 | ||||
| 1977 | #396 | ||||
| 1978 | #398 | ||||
| 1979 | #423 | ||||
| 1980 | #446 | ||||
| 1981 | #441 | ||||
| 1982 | #464 | ||||
| 1983 | #494 | ||||
| 1984 | #503 | ||||
| 1985 | #536 | ||||
| 1986 | #600 | ||||
| 1987 | #572 | ||||
| 1988 | #631 | ||||
| 1989 | #661 | ||||
| 1990 | #672 | ||||
| 1991 | #696 | ||||
| 1992 | #723 | ||||
| 1993 | #852 | ||||
| 1994 | #884 | ||||
| 1995 | #915 | ||||
| 1997 | #593 | ||||
| 1998 | #683 | ||||
| 1999 | #657 | ||||
| 2000 | #737 | ||||
| 2001 | #866 | ||||
| 2002 | #979 | ||||
| 2003 | #891 | ||||
| 2005 | #933 | ||||
| 2006 | #874 | ||||
| 2007 | #736 | ||||
| 2008 | #557 | ||||
| 2009 | #558 | ||||
| 2010 | #596 | ||||
| 2011 | #644 | ||||
| 2012 | #548 | ||||
| 2013 | #626 | ||||
| 2014 | #400 | ||||
| 2015 | #253 | ||||
| 2016 | #247 | ||||
| 2017 | #218 | ||||
| 2018 | #123 | ||||
| 2019 | #102 | #998 | |||
| 2020 | #92 | #366 | #623 | ||
| 2021 | #93 | #320 | #755 | ||
| 2022 | #98 | #310 | |||
| 2023 | #99 | #453 | #567 | #951 | |
| 2024 | #128 | #792 | |||
| 2025 | #145 | #353 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Chester
Names Similar to Chester
Nicknames for Chester
- Chet
- Chess
- Chaz
- Ches
Famous People Named Chester
| Chester A. Arthur | 21st President of the United States |
| Chester Bennington | American musician, lead vocalist of Linkin Park |
| Chester W. Nimitz | U.S. Navy Admiral, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet during WWII |
| Chester Gould | American cartoonist, creator of the "Dick Tracy" comic strip |
| Chester Himes | American writer, known for his detective fiction and Harlem-based novels |
| Chester Morris | American actor, starred in several films from the 1920s to the 1950s |
| Chester Thompson | American drummer, known for playing with Genesis and Phil Collins |
| Chester Williams | South African rugby player, part of the Springboks team that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup |
| Chester Carlson | American physicist, inventor of xerography - photocopying |
| Chester F. Carlson | American politician, served as Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut |
| Chester Bowles | American diplomat, Ambassador to India and Governor of Connecticut |
| Chester H. West | American civil rights activist and leader in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People - NAACP |
| Chester H. Delano | American businessman, founder of Delano & Aldrich Co. - insurance company |
| Chester W. Kingsley | American architect, known for designing residential buildings in New York City |
| Chester H. Langdon | American lawyer, co-founder of the law firm "Sullivan & Cromwell" |
| Chester M. Wright | American historian and author, specializing in military history |
| Chester Kallman | American poet and librettist, frequent collaborator with composer W.H. Auden |
| Chester W. Naramore | American architect, known for his work on public buildings in Seattle |
| Chester W. Roberts | American painter and muralist, known for his regionalist art style |
| Chester S. Geier | American writer, known for his contributions to pulp fiction and science fiction literature |
Characters Named Chester
| Chester Copperpot | Character in the movie "The Goonies" |
| Chester McBadbat | Character in the TV show "The Fairly OddParents" |
| Chester the Cat | Character in the comic strip "Garfield" |
| Chester King / Arthur | Character in the movie "Kingsman - The Secret Service" |
| Chester the Cheshire Cat | Character in Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" |
| Chester Phillips | Character in the movie "Captain America - The First Avenger" |
| Chester Lanster | Character in the anime "Black Butler" |
| Chester V | Character in the movie "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" |
| Chester McAllister | Character in the TV show "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Chester Tate | Character in the TV show "Soap" |
| Chester Anderson | Character in the movie "White Men Can't Jump" |
| Chester Hubbard | Character in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" |
| Chester "Al" Gough | Character in the TV show "Smallville" |
| Chester Winkle | Character in the movie "Chicken Little" |
| Chester Molester | Character in the movie "Not Another Teen Movie" |
| Chester Hill | Character in the TV show "Beverly Hills, 90210" |