Total births
151
Girls' name · since 1972
Chekesha
Chekesha has 151 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 151
- total births
- 1972–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 91%
- born in that decade
Chekesha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 151 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chekesha has been recorded 151 times among girls since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1982.
- 151 total births
- 1972–1982 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 91% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
151 girls have been named Chekesha since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1982.
- 151
- total births
- 1972–1982
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 91%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
91% of everyone ever named Chekesha was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
28 babies were named Chekesha in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Chekesha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chekesha's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1979, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chekesha at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Chekesha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1982
- Peak year (1974)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Chekesha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Chekesha's strongest decade.
138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 91% of all-time use.
Chekesha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
138 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 138 births (91% of all-time use).
Chekesha by state
Where Chekesha concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 38 | 25.2% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 7 | 4.6% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 4.0% |
California share of Chekesha's total US births 25.2%
Even split
38 of 151 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chekesha? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 151 babies named Chekesha. The most recent recorded year was 1982. Its busiest year on record was 1974, with 28 births.
When was Chekesha most popular? ▼
Chekesha was most popular in the 1970s decade with 138 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Chekesha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chekesha are California (38 births), New Jersey (7 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Chekesha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chekesha since 1972 -- 11 years through the most recent 1982 data.
What names are similar to Chekesha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chekesha's data
- Chekesha's decade-level peak was the 1970s (138 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chekeshas (38 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chekesha
Nearby Names Like Chekesha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chekesha
Cheryl Girl
#3977 439,539 births
Chelsea Girl
#789 162,884 births
Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Chekesha side by side: Chekesha vs Cheryl Chekesha vs Chelsea Chekesha vs Cheyenne
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1972–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chekesha: Baby Name Since 1972 - 151 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chekesha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chekesha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.