Girl · #11,801 in 2026

Chestina

Name: Popularity of the name Chestina in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chestina, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,801

Peak Rank

#2,693 (1917)

Total Babies

115

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

2000

Last Year

1917

Peak Year

#2693

Peak Rank

115

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chestina

Chestina first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1917, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 11 Chestinas were born — ranking #2,693 that year. As of 2026, Chestina ranks #11,801 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 115 Chestinas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chestina

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chestina is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sestina
Chasteen
Justino
Cesena
Cheston
Justina
Destina
Sestine
Justine
Chestnut
Chesty
Celestina

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chestina

What does the name Chestina mean?

Chestina is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chestina in 2026?

In 2026, Chestina ranks #11,801 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Chestina most popular?

Chestina reached its peak popularity in 1917, ranking #2,693 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Chestina a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chestina is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Chestina?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chestina include Otto, Wave, Gordie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chestina

Chestina is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 115 births in the dataset. Chestina's peak popularity came in 1917 when it ranked #2,693. Use the chart and map above to compare Chestina's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.