Cheston
Cheston is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Camp, fortress, or stone enclosure.
Origin and history
Cheston is an English surname turned given name, historically derived from place names like Chesterton or Cheston. It roots in the Latin word 'castrum', referring to a fortified camp or town. It remains a rare given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
844 babies in the United States have been named Cheston since 1880. It ranks #3832 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- TX (85.7 %)
- IL (14.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 164 |
| 1980-1990 | 227 |
| 1990-2000 | 166 |
| 2000-2010 | 65 |
| 2010-2019 | 189 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Fun facts
- The name originally designated someone living near a Roman fort or fortified settlement in medieval England.
- While similar names like Preston and Chester are common, Cheston remains relatively uncommon in modern U.S. usage.