How Many People Are Named Chester?

Curious about how common the name Chester is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 122,197
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 2,701 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 122,197 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Chester.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 2,701 people has this name.

This classification places Chester in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Chester

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 2,701 people

Total Count

122,197

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 121,369
Female: 828

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 91

  • Young (<30) 2,520
  • Adult (30–60) 10,292
  • Old (>60) 109,385

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 28.6%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 11
  • Alabama 2,450
  • Arkansas 2,567
  • Arizona 434
  • California 3,753
  • Colorado 700
  • Connecticut 1,480
  • DC 331
  • Delaware 39
  • Florida 1,827
  • Georgia 2,043
  • Hawaii 210
  • Iowa 1,105
  • Idaho 260
  • Illinois 7,392
  • Indiana 3,467
  • Kansas 1,720
  • Kentucky 5,182
  • Louisiana 2,638
  • Massachusetts 4,159
  • Maryland 1,228
  • Maine 799
  • Michigan 5,088
  • Minnesota 1,666
  • Missouri 3,261
  • Mississippi 2,470
  • Montana 326
  • North Carolina 2,466
  • North Dakota 466
  • Nebraska 692
  • New Hampshire 354
  • New Jersey 3,267
  • New Mexico 234
  • Nevada 27
  • New York 7,573
  • Ohio 6,141
  • Oklahoma 2,595
  • Oregon 684
  • Pennsylvania 9,205
  • Rhode Island 372
  • South Carolina 785
  • South Dakota 299
  • Tennessee 2,586
  • Texas 5,463
  • Utah 135
  • Virginia 1,882
  • Vermont 232
  • Washington 1,014
  • Wisconsin 2,507
  • West Virginia 2,115
  • Wyoming 91
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chester?

Approximately 122,197 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Chester, based on statistical analysis.

Is Chester a rare name?

Chester is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.