Chesley

Unisex

Chesley has been given to 2,919 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1923. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Chesley.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,919

Peak year

1923 (48 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -21%

Gender split

21% girls / 79% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chesley.

2,921 babies since 1880

2,926 babies since 1893

2,928 babies since 1905

2,931 babies since 1880

2,977 babies since 1882

2,841 babies since 1914

2,836 babies since 1898

3,003 babies since 1883

How popular is the name Chesley?

Chesley has been given to 2,919 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chesley peak?

Chesley peaked in 1923, when 48 babies were given the name.

Is Chesley a girl or boy name?

Chesley is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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