Chesney
Chesney: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Chesney
Root meaning: “oak”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Norman place names meaning “oak grove” (cognate to French chênaie), from Picard quesne, from Vulgar Latin *cassanus, probably from Gaulish kassanos (“oak”).
How popular is Chesney?
Since 1880, 2,664 girls and 157 boys in the U.S. have been named Chesney (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1555 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #5296 in 2004. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Chesney FAQ
What does the name Chesney mean?
Chesney traces back to a root meaning "oak". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Norman place names meaning “oak grove” (cognate to French chênaie), from Picard quesne, from Vulgar Latin *cassanus, probably from Gaulish kassanos (“oak”).
What is the origin of the name Chesney?
Chesney is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Chesney?
Since 1880, 2,664 girls and 157 boys in the U.S. have been named Chesney (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1555 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #5296 in 2004. In 2025, 61 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Chesney a boy or girl name?
Chesney is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,664 girls and 157 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.