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Chesnee

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Pronounced CHEZ-nee /ˈtʃɛz.niː/Medium

Meaning: Chesnee reads as a modern American given-name spelling, likely drawn from the surname Chesney (of Norman-French origin, 'oak grove') or from the South Carolina town of Chesnee. No firm route as a first name; uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright two-beat name: Chesnee echoes the surname Chesney or a place name (said 'CHEZ-nee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningChesnee reads as a modern American given-name spelling, likely drawn from the surname Chesney (of Norman-French origin, 'oak grove') or from the South Carolina town of Chesnee. No firm route as a first name; uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#10560 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 223

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419862022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chesnee reads as a contemporary surname-and-place name given fresh use for a girl. It likely draws on Chesney ('oak grove') or the town of Chesnee, South Carolina, though its route as a first name is uncertain, which we note. It reads modern, warm, and casual (said 'CHEZ-nee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, modern, and surname-style.

Did you know? Chesnee shares its look with the surname Chesney ('oak grove') and a small South Carolina town — a modern, place-and-surname feel whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'CHEZ-nee').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Chesnee — surname Chesney / place name; routes uncertain

Variations

ChesneyChesniChezni

Nicknames

ChesNee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chesnee mean?

Chesnee likely draws on the surname Chesney ('oak grove') or a place name; its route as a first name is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Chesnee?

It's said CHEZ-nee /ˈtʃɛz.niː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Chesnee a boy or girl name?

Chesnee is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Chesnee?

Chesnee is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. — a newly emerging pick.

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