Compare two names
Chesley and Dorsey side by side: Chesley peaked in 1923 and Dorsey in 1916; in 2025 they were given to 11 and 0 babies.
Chesley and Dorsey, year by year
Girls and boys together; Chesley solid, Dorsey dashed.
| Chesley | Dorsey | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 11 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #7,279 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 2,919 | 6,228 |
| Peak year | 1923 | 1916 |
| Girls | 21% | 13% |
| Alive, estimated | 1,580 | 2,160 |
| Median age | 42 | 65 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.