Chet
How to say it: CHET · /ˈtʃɛt/
English short form of Chester (Old English 'fortress, camp') - standalone mid-century nickname-name.
Chet was the 1,745th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 65 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are up about 63% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,470 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,745 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 65 |
| Share of births | 1 in 51,005 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | +63% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,470 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Chet peaked in the 1970s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chet is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Chet
- Chet Atkins (1924–2001)American guitarist
- Chet Holmgren (born 2002)American basketball player
- Chet Culver (born 1966)American football player and politician
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