Chesney
- Pronunciation
- [Ches-ney]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Peaceful
- Origin
- Slavic
Chesney Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,602 baby girls have been named Chesney. The name peaked in 2005 with 131 US births that year (rank #1555). In 2024, ranked #2970 nationally — 1,415 places below its 2005 peak.
Top States for Chesney
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Chesney births are: Texas (241), Tennessee (141), North Carolina (109).
Other Slavic-Origin Names Like Chesney
If you like Chesney's Slavic origin, consider these related names: Anatol, Bell, Beta, Burian, Casimira. Browse all Slavic names →
7-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Chesney's exact length and starting letter: Cadabyr, Cadassi, Cadence, Cadenza, Caedmon.
Quick Facts About Chesney
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Compare Chesney to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Chesney against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).