Total births
610
Girls' name · since 1888
Chessie
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 610 babies named Chessie, peaking in 1912. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 610
- total births
- 1888–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Chessie sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 610 recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Chessie recorded 610 times among girls since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2008.
- 610 total births
- 1888–2008 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
610 girls have been named Chessie since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2008.
- 610
- total births
- 1888–2008
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Chessie was born in this single decade.
1912
Single peak year
16 babies were named Chessie in 1912 - its busiest year on record.
Chessie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chessie splits its recorded history at 1933: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1893 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1912 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chessie at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1912
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Chessie popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2008
- Peak year (1912)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 121 years of records
Chessie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Chessie's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Chessie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 15
1880s
15 births
- 1890s 24
1890s
24 births
- 1900s
1900s
70 births
- 1910s
1910s
105 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1930s
1930s
57 births
- 1940s
1940s
46 births
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
87 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 112 births (18% of all-time use).
How Chessie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Chessie's total volume
Chessie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chessie by state
Where Chessie concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.0% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.8% |
North Carolina share of Chessie's total US births 1.0%
Even split
6 of 610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chessie? ▼
610 babies have been named Chessie since 1888. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1912 with 16 births.
When was Chessie most popular? ▼
Chessie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1912.
Where is Chessie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chessie are North Carolina (6 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Chessie been used? ▼
Records for Chessie go back to 1888, giving 121 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Chessie? ▼
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 Chessie's data
- Chessie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Chessies (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Chessie
Nearby Names Like Chessie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chessie
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 Chessie side by side: Chessie vs Cheryl Chessie vs Chelsea Chessie vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1888–2008 (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. "Chessie: Baby Name Since 1888 - 610 Births, Peak 1912." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chessie. 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 Chessie 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.