Boys name · California
Chester in California
Chester was the 1371st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 13 babies named Chester that year. Since 1910, California families have named 3,765 babies Chester.
Popularity over time
Chester in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 75th |
| 1926 | 49 | 138th |
| 1942 | 68 | 150th |
| 1958 | 64 | 292nd |
| 1973 | 22 | 526th |
| 1989 | 22 | 769th |
| 2006 | 7 | 1997th |
| 2025 | 13 | 1371st |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 75th in 1910 to 1371st in 2025.
The most babies named Chester in California in a single year was 87, in 1947. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Chester reached its best rank of 18th in Kentucky (1910). See Chester in every state →
How popular is Chester in California?
Chester was the 1371st most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 13 babies named Chester that year. Since 1910, California families have named 3,765 babies Chester.
How many babies are named Chester in California?
In 2025, 13 babies were named Chester in California. The most babies named Chester in California in a single year was 87, in 1947.
What is the rank of Chester in California?
Chester ranked 1371st among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 56th among boys names in 1916.
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.