Chevy
Every Chevy since 1976 — 4,677 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chevy
Chevy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,547 in 2025 with 111 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 4,677 American babies have been named Chevy — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2014, when 282 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 Chevy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chevy 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 | 23 | #5,442 | 111 | #1,547 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,485 | 103 | #1,642 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,796 | 90 | #1,789 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,609 | 112 | #1,578 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,631 | 97 | #1,690 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3,559 | 124 | #1,399 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,732 | 147 | #1,271 |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,691 | 138 | #1,321 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,257 | 143 | #1,272 |
| 2016 | 45 | #3,475 | 208 | #980 |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,816 | 214 | #969 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,500 | 237 | #906 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,868 | 189 | #1,028 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,656 | 160 | #1,146 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,384 | 145 | #1,209 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,903 | 156 | #1,173 |
| 2009 | 32 | #4,593 | 137 | #1,281 |
| 2008 | 30 | #4,921 | 135 | #1,287 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,942 | 115 | #1,413 |
| 2006 | 15 | #7,960 | 66 | #2,016 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,592 | 63 | #1,987 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,921 | 82 | #1,594 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,955 | 79 | #1,599 |
| 2002 | 13 | #7,919 | 58 | #1,922 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,828 | 44 | #2,282 |
| 2000 | 9 | #10,064 | 58 | #1,834 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,209 | 42 | #1,994 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,496 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,971 | 25 | #2,179 |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,668 | 10 | #3,891 |
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Famous people named Chevy
- Chevy Chase Comedian · b. 1943
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chevy in 2025?
Chevy ranked #1,547 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 111 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chevy?
4,677 babies have been named Chevy in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chevy most popular?
Chevy peaked in 2014, when 282 newborns received the name.
Is Chevy a boy or girl name?
Chevy is used for both: about 19% of babies named Chevy have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Chevy rising or falling?
Chevy is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chevy?
Well-known people named Chevy include Chevy Chase (comedian).