The nameChester
Chester is the name of an English city, from the Latin castra, "camp". It was popular in the United States around 1900.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Chester comes from the Old English ceaster, from the Latin castra, "military camp".
Origin
English, from a place name.
History
Chester was in the American top 100 from 1880 to 1929; Chester A. Arthur was president from 1881 to 1885. In England and Wales it reached 84th place in 2020.
Famous people named Chester
- Chester A. Arthur, president of the United States
- Chester Bennington, singer of Linkin Park
- Chester Nimitz, admiral
Popularity of the name Chester
Chester in the United States
Chester was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 28,675 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Chester. Its rise began around 1895, and it peaked in 1920. Half of all babies named Chester in the United States were born before 1929, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 92 births a year.
Chester in the United Kingdom
Chester was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 3,531 births over the decade, 55% of all recorded babies named Chester. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Chester in the United Kingdom were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 562 births a year.
Sibling names for Chester
Names from the same generation as Chester, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chester mean?
Chester comes from the Old English ceaster, from the Latin castra, "military camp".
What is the origin of the name Chester?
English, from a place name.
Is Chester a girl's or a boy's name?
Chester is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Chester?
In 2024, Chester was the 1656th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 102 births.
What are good sibling names for Chester?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Robyn, Mildred, Manuela and Nelly for a sister, Reggie, Stanley, Freddie and Harry for a brother.
Who are famous people named Chester?
Chester A. Arthur, president of the United States; Chester Bennington, singer of Linkin Park; Chester Nimitz, admiral.