Name Legacy

Chet

Recorded 1909–2025 · United States

Chet was most popular in 1963, when 164 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,395 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,676, with 65 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 6,180 people named Chet.

Most popular in1963
Rank that year#1,395
Births that year164
Total since 18806,180

Chet over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Chet’s peak in 1963. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org