Chesney is a distinctive given name of English origin, derived from the Old English word 'cesne', meaning 'chestnut'. It was traditionally used as a surname before becoming a given name in recent times. The name Chesney gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been featured in various media, such as the character Chesney Hawkes in the British soap opera 'Emmerdale'.
The name Chesney has seen fluctuations in popularity over the years with peak periods around 2003-2005 and 2014-2018, each having nine births annually during these times. The years 1990 to 2000 had fewer births, ranging from five to seven per year. Since 2010, the popularity has remained relatively stable with six to ten births annually.