Oak grove or camp of the oaks
Chesnee is likely derived from the Old French word 'chesnaie', meaning a grove of oak trees. It is also the name of a town in South Carolina, which may contribute to its use as a modern place-name choice for girls. The name evokes a sense of natural strength and longevity associated with the oak tree.
Less common today
Chesnee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,262 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
English pop singer known for the hit 'The One and Only'
