Chesney Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHEZ-nee / ˈtʃɛzniEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: 'from the chestnut tree'; Irish: 'a form of the surname'
Historical & Cultural Background
Chesney is derived from an English surname that originally referred to someone who lived near a chestnut tree. The name has also been used as a given name, particularly in modern times. It has gained some popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Chesney has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chesney
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chesney was first seen in the United States in 1970. Chesney has ranked as high as #1219 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Missouri, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Chesney has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chesney (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| MO | 5 | |
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1993 | 28 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 50 |
| 2000 | 51 |
| 2001 | 77 |
| 2002 | 85 |
| 2003 | 80 |
| 2004 | 114 |
| 2005 | 131 |
| 2006 | 110 |
| 2007 | 91 |
| 2008 | 89 |
| 2009 | 92 |
| 2010 | 76 |
| 2011 | 66 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2013 | 88 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 88 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 58 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 79 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 55 |