Chet Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Chet means 'fortress' or 'wall'.
Meaning of the Name Chet
Chet is a Hebrew name meaning 'fortress' or 'wall'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'chet', which means 'wall of protection'. The name Chet has biblical origins and is often associated with strength and security. It is a masculine name that is not very common.
Popularity of the Name Chet
The popularity for the name Chet peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 164 births, which ranked number 1,421 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Chet had the most male births in 1963 with 164, which ranked number 612 out of 4,621 male names. The number of births for the name Chet has increased sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 66 births, an increase of 120.00%. Among males, Chet has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 66 births, an increase of 120.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chet
- 20 Year Trend of Chet: 60.98%
- 10 Year Trend of Chet: 120.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Chet: 120.00%
Popularity of Chet by State
For males, Chet was most popular in Midwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in IA, with 5 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Chet. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | 5 | 576 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 5 | 2584 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Chet
- Total Births of Chet: 71 (8.20%)
- Male Births of Chet: 71 (8.20%)
Given the upward trend of Chet over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.20% increase in total births, for a total of 71 births in 2024. Male births for Chet have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 71 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.20%.