Chevy
How to say it: SHEV-ee · /ˈʃɛvi/
From 'Cheviot' hills or Old French 'chevauchee' (cavalry raid). Also linked to the Chevrolet brand. Used as a bold given name.
Chevy was the 1,311th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 134 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 51% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,511 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,311 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 134 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,741 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −51% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,511 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of Chevy's use has come in recent decades, with the 2010s as its high point. Hovering close to that peak, it is likely to ease downward.
What goes with it
Crisp and punchy in two syllables with a breathy bite, Chevy feels strong and spirited. Maverick carries a similarly bold style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chevy is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Chevy
- Chevy Chase (born 1943)American actor, comedian and writer
- Chevy Stevens (born 1973)Canadian author
- Chevy Woods (born 1981)American rapper
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