Chevelle
Every Chevelle since 1963 — 4,057 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chevelle
Chevelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,912 in 2025 with 101 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 4,057 American babies have been named Chevelle — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2019, when 245 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chevelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chevelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | #1,912 | 9 | #8,378 |
| 2024 | 115 | #1,754 | 8 | #9,147 |
| 2023 | 109 | #1,839 | 8 | #9,067 |
| 2022 | 141 | #1,526 | 7 | #10,019 |
| 2021 | 118 | #1,742 | 10 | #7,714 |
| 2020 | 158 | #1,376 | 7 | #9,757 |
| 2019 | 234 | #1,075 | 11 | #7,259 |
| 2018 | 133 | #1,610 | 7 | #9,861 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1,546 | 9 | #8,284 |
| 2016 | 166 | #1,403 | 15 | #5,835 |
| 2015 | 134 | #1,601 | 12 | #6,744 |
| 2014 | 164 | #1,401 | 9 | #8,260 |
| 2013 | 137 | #1,570 | 5 | #12,475 |
| 2012 | 154 | #1,471 | 11 | #7,152 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1,748 | 6 | #11,071 |
| 2010 | 106 | #1,899 | 10 | #7,686 |
| 2009 | 105 | #1,981 | 15 | #5,846 |
| 2008 | 90 | #2,209 | 7 | #10,046 |
| 2007 | 90 | #2,199 | 8 | #9,055 |
| 2006 | 73 | #2,514 | 7 | #9,741 |
| 2005 | 67 | #2,557 | 16 | #5,076 |
| 2004 | 54 | #2,933 | 5 | #11,661 |
| 2003 | 55 | #2,804 | 5 | #11,174 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,408 | — | — |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,723 | — | — |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,017 | 6 | #9,280 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,241 | — | — |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,546 | — | — |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,493 | 5 | #6,692 |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,356 | — | — |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,801 | — | — |
| 1970 | 32 | #2,364 | — | — |
| 1965 | 43 | #1,719 | 7 | #3,287 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chevelle in 2025?
Chevelle ranked #1,912 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 101 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chevelle?
4,057 babies have been named Chevelle in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chevelle most popular?
Chevelle peaked in 2019, when 245 newborns received the name.
Is Chevelle a boy or girl name?
Chevelle is used for both: about 93% of babies named Chevelle have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Chevelle rising or falling?
Chevelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.