Chesney

Chesney is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 55 girls in the United States.

Chesney at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chesney

Chesney belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Chesney first appears in Social Security records in 1970. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1555 in 2005, and in 2024 55 babies received the name — 2,602 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chesney in US records

First recorded (US)
1970
Best US rank
#1555 in 2005
Peak year
2005
Babies named Chesney in 2024
55
Total since 1880
2,602

Chesney in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2165 in 1998
Babies named Chesney in 2003
3
Total since 1996
24

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chesney mean?

The meaning of Chesney is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Chesney a boy or girl name?

Chesney is a girl name. In 2024, 55 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chesney?

Chesney comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chesney?

Chesney first appears in US records in 1970. Its best-ever ranking was #1555 in 2005, and 55 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].