Chett
Meaningfortified camp · English form of Chester
- US rank
- #6,446
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,231 in 1967
13 babies were named Chett in the US in 2025. It has dropped 466 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1957–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Chett you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 131,579 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chett, 13 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chett would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChett first shows up in US birth records in 1957, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 68 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1967, when it reached #3,231.
- Then vs nowChett is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 400,000 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 131,579.
- TrendChett has slipped 466 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,446. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningChett is an English form of Chester, which means “fortified camp”.
About the name Chett
Chett is a boy name of English origin meaning “fortified camp”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-ett”. US birth records list Chett for boys from 1957 to 2025, in 48 of those 69 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #3,231 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,446, with 13 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
| 1960s | 1.2 | 847,458 boys |
| 1970s | 2.6 | 390,625 boys |
| 1980s | 2.9 | 344,828 boys |
| 1990s | 2.4 | 409,836 boys |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 485,437 boys |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 236,967 boys |
| 2020s | 8.4 | 118,812 boys |
Other spellings of Chett
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Chett
What does the name Chett mean?
Chett means “fortified camp” in English, as a form of Chester.
What is the origin of the name Chett?
Chett has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Chett a boy or girl name?
Chett is a boy name.
How popular is the name Chett?
Chett ranked #6,446 for US boys in 2025, given to 13 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#3,231).