How Many People Are Named Chester?

Complete statistics for the name Chester in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Chester
Rare
122,197
Estimated People
1 in 2,701
1 in X Americans
1920
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
121,369 (99%)
♀ Female
828 (1%)
99%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 91

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
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
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Chester

How Many People Have the Name Chester in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 122,197 people in the United States currently share the name Chester. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,701 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Chester a Common or Rare Name?

Chester is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Chester Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Chester are covered in full on the Chester name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Chester Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Chester in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female. Chester is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Chester Most Popular?

The name Chester reached peak popularity in 1920, with 3,698 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Chester Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Chester across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chester?

Approximately 122,197 people in the United States share the name Chester, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Chester a rare name?

Chester is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,701 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chester mean?

The meaning and origin of Chester is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Chester more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Chester are male and 1% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Chester most popular?

The name Chester reached its peak in 1920, with 3,698 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People122,197
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 2,701
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1920
Male %99%
Female %1%

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