Chevelle
Chevelle is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern name inspired by the Chevrolet Chevelle muscle car.
Origin and history
Chevelle is a modern American name derived from the Chevrolet Chevelle, a popular muscle car produced from 1964 to 1977. Its usage as a feminine given name grew in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In the United States, it remains a distinctive choice associated with classic American automotive culture.
Popularity in the United States
3,790 babies in the United States have been named Chevelle since 1880. It ranks #2867 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1379.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.9 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- MO (6.8 %)
- AZ (6.6 %)
- IN (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 304 |
| 1970-1980 | 195 |
| 1980-1990 | 187 |
| 1990-2000 | 255 |
| 2000-2010 | 620 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,487 |
| 2020-2029 | 742 |
Nicknames
Chevy, Elle, Ellie
Fun facts
- The name directly references the Chevrolet Chevelle, an iconic mid-sized muscle car produced by General Motors.
- Its rapid adoption as a given name was likely aided by its stylistic similarity to established names ending in the 'elle' sound.