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Chesney
OriginEnglish from French
Meaning"oak grove"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girls#2785
2025 SSA
US rank · boysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Chesney
A rising surname name for girls — it's overwhelmingly feminine, despite the association with Kenny Chesney.
Chesney for boys
Chesney's main association is with country singer Kenny, yet Chesney hasn't gained traction as a name among baby boys.
Pronounced CHEZ-nee.
As of October 2026, Chesney ranked #2785 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1555 in 2005.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,446 | 74 | 41.4 |
| 2015 | #2,627 | 68 | 38.1 |
| 2016 | #2,193 | 88 | 49.7 |
| 2017 | #2,287 | 81 | 46.9 |
| 2018 | #2,878 | 58 | 34.1 |
| 2019 | #2,686 | 64 | 38.1 |
| 2020 | #2,689 | 62 | 38.4 |
| 2021 | #2,253 | 82 | 50 |
| 2022 | #2,348 | 79 | 48.2 |
| 2023 | #2,651 | 66 | 41.1 |
| 2024 | #2,970 | 55 | 33.9 |
| 2025 | #2,785 | 61 | 38 |
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- Chesney Henry "Chet" BakerGirl
American male jazz trumpeter and singer
- Chesney HawkesGirl
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- Kenny ChesneyGirl
American country music singer and songwriter
Chesney in pop culture
- Chesney BrownGirl
character on the British soap "Coronation Street"
- Chesney KaribGirl
character on the UK version of "Shameless"
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