Holding steady.
Popularity of Chestine since 1914
Babies named Chestine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 28 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 84 |
| 1950s | 47 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chestine is a rare 20th-century American name that followed a fashionable pattern of creating feminine names using the -ine suffix, similar to names like Maxine and Arline. First recorded in 1914, it saw its peak year in 1925, though it never entered widespread use. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no notable revival in recent decades. Its origin is uncertain, but it likely draws from the name Chester, making it a place-inspired or surname-based choice. While never popular enough to appear in top state lists, Chestine's obscurity gives it a distinct vintage feel for parents seeking a truly uncommon name.
Chestine appears to be a 20th-century American coinage, likely derived from the place name or surname Chester with a feminine suffix -ine. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names from surname-like roots, popular in the early 1900s. The name never achieved widespread use and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chessie, Tina
Sibling names for Chestine
Names that share Chestine's style, for a brother or sister.
