Chevy
Chevy is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Knight, horseman, or hunter; derived from French chevalier.
Origin and history
Chevy is traditionally derived from an English surname of Norman French origin, linked to the word for knight or horseman (chevalier). It became well known as a given name in the United States largely through the fame of American actor and comedian Chevy Chase. The name continues to see steady, low-level modern usage as a distinctive given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,794 babies in the United States have been named Chevy since 1880. It ranks #2071 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1318.
States where it is most popular
- TX (16.9 %)
- TN (8.4 %)
- OK (8.1 %)
- MO (7.1 %)
- CA (6.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 61 |
| 1980-1990 | 161 |
| 1990-2000 | 361 |
| 2000-2010 | 837 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,737 |
| 2020-2029 | 637 |
Famous people named Chevy
- Chevy Chase: Actor, Comedian
Fun facts
- Comedian Chevy Chase brought the name into widespread cultural recognition in the 1970s.
- In the United States, it is also widely recognized as the popular abbreviation for Chevrolet automobiles.