Masculine dossier · first seen 1909
Chet
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1963
Peak births
164
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Chet
How many people are named Chet?
An estimated 5,225 living Americans are named Chet.
How rare is Chet?
Chet is uncommon among babies today, with 65 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 60.4% from its 1963 peak.
How old is the typical Chet?
The median age of a living American named Chet is approximately 46 years, with most bearers falling between 29 and 58 years old.
Is Chet still popular?
Yes — Chet is currently rising in popularity, with 65 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.5× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Chet most common?
Chet has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 8.8× more often than the national baseline.
1909Peak 19632025
Peak year
1963
Decline from peak
60.4%
2025
65
All-time
6,180