Chesney

Girl name

Chesney has been given to 2,821 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It peaked in 2005.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,821

Peak year

2005 (141 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1970

10-year trend

▼ -16%

Gender split

94% girls / 6% boys

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

2,815 babies since 1981

2,814 babies since 2002

2,833 babies since 1992

2,837 babies since 1993

2,805 babies since 1960

2,842 babies since 1976

2,797 babies since 1962

2,846 babies since 1954

How popular is the name Chesney?

Chesney has been given to 2,821 babies in the U.S. since 1970. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chesney peak?

Chesney peaked in 2005, when 141 babies were given the name.

Is Chesney a girl or boy name?

Chesney is primarily a girl name (94% of babies named Chesney are girls).

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