Is Chevy a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Chevy is commonly used as a Unisex name.

How popular is Chevy?

It’s currently ranked #823 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Chevy Unisex

Popularity: #823 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHEV-ee / ˈʃɛvi

English; French

Meaning

English: from the place of the horse; French: related to the Chevrolet automobile brand

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Chevy is often associated with the Chevrolet automobile brand, founded in the early 20th century. It has gained popularity as a given name in the United States, particularly in the latter half of the 20th century. The name may also derive from a place name in England, linked to the Old English word 'ceaf,' meaning 'horse.'

Trend Summary

Chevy has seen a moderate level of popularity in the United States, particularly as a modern and informal name.

Similar Names

Charlie Chad Chet Cyrus Cullen

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Famous people named Chevy

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Fictional characters named Chevy

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Sibling Suggestions

Chase Cody Carter Colton Cameron

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chevy was first seen in the United States in 1976. Chevy has ranked as high as #1158 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Missouri, and California. In the past 5 years the name Chevy has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chevy (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	21	33%
CA	8	13%
OH	7	11%
FL	6	10%
IN	6	10%
TN	5	8%
GA	5	8%
MO	5	8%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1976	13
1977	15
1978	8
1979	25
1980	10
1981	11
1982	16
1983	9
1984	17
1985	25
1986	20
1987	12
1988	13
1989	28
1990	27
1991	26
1992	28
1993	30
1994	40
1995	42
1996	34
1997	50
1998	41
1999	43
2000	58
2001	44
2002	58
2003	79
2004	82
2005	63
2006	66
2007	115
2008	135
2009	137
2010	156
2011	145
2012	160
2013	189
2014	237
2015	214
2016	208
2017	143
2018	138
2019	147
2020	123
2021	97
2022	111
2023	89
2024	101