Boys name · California
Chester in California
As of 2025, Chester was the #1371 most common boys name in California, drawn from 13 births that year. Its total reaches 3,765 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Chester in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | #75 |
| 1926 | 49 | #138 |
| 1942 | 68 | #150 |
| 1958 | 64 | #292 |
| 1973 | 22 | #526 |
| 1989 | 22 | #769 |
| 2006 | 7 | #1997 |
| 2025 | 13 | #1371 |
Rank swung between #56 (1916) and #2614 (2022) in California, from #75 in 1910 to #1371 in 2025.
California had the most Chester births in 1947, with 87. Its highest rank among boys names in California was #56, in 1916.
Its highest rank in any state was #18, in Kentucky in 1910. See Chester in every state →
How popular is Chester in California?
As of 2025, Chester was the #1371 most common boys name in California, drawn from 13 births that year. Its total reaches 3,765 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Chester in California?
California recorded 13 births of babies named Chester in 2025.
What is the rank of Chester in California?
Chester's 2025 rank among boys names in California was #1371.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.