Rising since 1991, #3,450 for boys today.
Popularity of Chesky since 1991
Babies named Chesky per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 175 |
| 2020s | 183 |
Meaning & origin
Chesky first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1991 and has been on a consistent upward trajectory since then. By 2025, it reached a rank of 3,450, with 1 in 51,760 boys receiving the name that year. Its peak popularity so far occurred in 2023, reflecting its growing appeal. While not tied to any specific geographic region, its use is concentrated within Jewish communities, given its Yiddish and Hebrew roots.
Chesky is derived from the Yiddish name Cheskel, a diminutive form of Yechezkel, the Hebrew name for the prophet Ezekiel, meaning "God will strengthen." It emerged as a standalone name among Ashkenazi Jewish communities and gained modest use in the United States beginning in the late 20th century.
“Chesky” around the world
Where Chesky lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ches, Chez
Sibling names for Chesky
Names that share Chesky's style, for a brother or sister.
