Holding steady.
Popularity of Chestina since 1917
Babies named Chestina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 16 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chestina is a rare and obscure name, appearing only a single time in U.S. Social Security records, in 1917. Its peak year of use, also 1917, saw it given to just a few dozen children at most, and it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. With no top states and a stable trajectory indicating no resurgence, Chestina remains a historical curiosity rather than a modern choice. Its etymology is uncertain, though it likely derives from Chester or Christina. Parents considering Chestina today would be choosing a name that is virtually unique, with a vintage feel rooted in early 20th-century Americana.
Chestina likely originated as a feminine elaboration of the surname and place name Chester, which derives from Old English 'ceaster,' meaning 'Roman fort' or 'camp of the soldiers.' Alternatively, it may have developed as a variant of Christina, the feminine form of Christian. The name saw very rare use in the early 20th century, with its only recorded occurrence in U.S. data occurring in 1917. It did not gain widespread popularity and remains an obscure choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chesty, Tina, Chessie
Variants: Chesterine, Christina, Chesteen
Sibling names for Chestina
Names that share Chestina's style, for a brother or sister.
