Holding steady, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Chett since 1957
Babies named Chett per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 23 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 48 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Chett is an uncommon masculine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957. Its usage has remained extremely low, with a peak in 2022, though it has stayed stable rather than trending. Despite its rarity, Chett is recognizable as a variant of the more familiar Chet. The name's origins are unclear, but it may derive from an English surname or be a diminutive of Charles. With only a handful of boys receiving the name each year, Chett offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking something unusual. In 2025, it ranked 6,446th with an incidence of 1 in 131,390 births, showing that while not popular, it is persistently used. The name lacks strong regional ties, appearing infrequently across the United States without concentration in any top state.
The name Chett is of uncertain origin, possibly arising as a short form of Chetwood, an English locational surname from a place in Shropshire, or as a diminutive of Charles. It gained some modern use as a given name, particularly in the United States, since the mid-20th century but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Chet
Sibling names for Chett
Names that share Chett's style, for a brother or sister.
