How old is someone named Chet?
The average Chet is 43 years old.
Half of all living Chets are between 29 and 59.
When was Chet popular?
Chet is a steady name: popular for generations, with a peak in 1963 but no single era. You'll meet Chets of every age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 0 |
| 1910s | 49 | 0 |
| 1920s | 55 | 0 |
| 1930s | 74 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 216 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 579 | 400 |
| 1960s | 1,232 | 990 |
| 1970s | 1,228 | 1,100 |
| 1980s | 924 | 870 |
| 1990s | 625 | 600 |
| 2000s | 423 | 420 |
| 2010s | 406 | 410 |
| 2020s | 363 | 360 |
How many Chets are still alive?
About 5,200 Chets are alive in the US today. That's 85% of the roughly 6,200 babies named Chet since 1909.
Most Chets ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Chet?
About one in three living Chets are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Is Chet an old name?
Somewhat. Chet is older than 70 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Chet will be 45 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Chet a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Chets are men.
Names the same age as Chet
NAME TWIN
Chet's name twin is Joey. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Joey's age curve is the closest match to Chet's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Chet
How old is the average Chet?
The average Chet in the US is 43 years old. The median is 46, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chet?
About 5,200 Chets are alive in the US today, out of roughly 6,200 babies given the name since 1909.
When was the name Chet most popular?
In 1963, when about 160 baby boys were named Chet.
Is Chet a Gen X name?
Partly. Gen X are the largest group, about 31% of living Chets, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this