Chesley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHEZ-lee / /ˈtʃɛzli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: meadow by the river; Old English: from the riverbank
Historical & Cultural Background
Chesley is derived from Old English elements, indicating a geographical feature. It has been used as a surname and a given name in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a connection to nature, particularly water bodies. Its usage as a first name has been relatively rare compared to its surname form.
Trend Summary
Chesley has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chesleigh
- Cheslea
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chesley was first seen in the United States in 1880. Chesley has ranked as high as #862 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and California. In the past 5 years the name Chesley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chesley (1983)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 6 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 9 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 29 |
| 1915 | 36 |
| 1916 | 32 |
| 1917 | 35 |
| 1918 | 42 |
| 1919 | 34 |
| 1920 | 42 |
| 1921 | 36 |
| 1922 | 37 |
| 1923 | 48 |
| 1924 | 39 |
| 1925 | 34 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 35 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1929 | 39 |
| 1930 | 44 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 25 |
| 1933 | 22 |
| 1934 | 32 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1936 | 21 |
| 1937 | 28 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1939 | 23 |
| 1940 | 32 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 25 |
| 1943 | 36 |
| 1944 | 32 |
| 1945 | 29 |
| 1946 | 29 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 30 |
| 1955 | 14 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 18 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 15 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 15 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 14 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 18 |
| 1976 | 19 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 25 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 25 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 16 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 7 |