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Chesney

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHEZ-nee /ˈtʃɛz.ni/High

Meaning: From a Norman-English surname, from French chesnai, 'oak grove; the oak wood'Low

In 30 seconds: From the oak grove: Chesney is a surname. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowFrench, English

MeaningFrom a Norman-English surname, from French chesnai, 'oak grove; the oak wood'

U.S. rank (2024)#7309 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 157

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Chesney comes from a Norman-English surname, from French chesnai, 'oak grove; the oak wood'. A crisp, modern name (made known by singer Kenny Chesney; said 'CHEZ-nee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-style name. Rare, the-oak-grove at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Chesney comes from a Norman-English surname, from French chesnai, 'oak grove; the oak wood' — a crisp, modern surname-name (said 'CHEZ-nee').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Chesney — surname etymology

Variations

ChesnyCheney

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chesney mean?

Chesney is a Norman-English surname, from French 'oak grove; the oak wood'.

How do you pronounce Chesney?

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

Is Chesney a boy or girl name?

Chesney is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Chesney?

Chesney is a rare name in the U.S.