Chester
Chester is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Fortress, camp, or walled town.
Origin and history
Chester originates from an Old English place name derived from the Latin word 'castrum', meaning camp or fortress. It was widely popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is a vintage classic that is used infrequently in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
121,474 babies in the United States have been named Chester since 1880. It ranks #275 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1376.
States where it is most popular
- PA (8.5 %)
- NY (7 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
- TX (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,699 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,021 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,788 |
| 1910-1920 | 23,500 |
| 1920-1930 | 28,435 |
| 1930-1940 | 14,413 |
| 1940-1950 | 15,287 |
| 1950-1960 | 12,780 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,784 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,132 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,796 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,549 |
| 2000-2010 | 884 |
| 2010-2019 | 840 |
| 2020-2029 | 566 |
Famous people named Chester
- Chester A. Arthur: President, Politician
- Chester Bennington: Singer, Musician
- Chester Nimitz: Fleet Admiral, Military Commander
Nicknames
Chet
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Latin 'castrum', which was used in English place names to denote locations of Roman military camps.
- Chester A. Arthur served as the 21st President of the United States from 1881 to 1885.