All about the name CHESTINE

Meaning, origin, history.

Chestine, of Latin origin, is an uncommon yet elegant given name for females. It is derived from the Latin word 'chestus', meaning 'proud' or 'arrogant'. However, its usage is more likely influenced by the French name Chestaine, which is a variant of Chastain, meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'. The name has been historically used in France and other French-speaking regions. It has gained some popularity in recent years as parents seek unique yet meaningful names for their daughters.

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French

Popularity of the name CHESTINE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

It appears that the name Chestine was quite popular between 1914 and 1964, with a total of 307 babies named Chestine during this period. The years with the highest number of births were 1925 with 17 and 1945 with 13, while the majority of years had fewer than 10 births. There are some gaps in the data between 1926-1928 and 1931-1934, which could indicate a lack of available records or a decrease in popularity for the name during those periods.