Is Chevy a boy's or girl's name?

Chevy is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 860 recorded births.

When was Chevy most popular?

Chevy reached its peak popularity in 2014 with 237 births that year. It is currently ranked #1660 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Chevy?

Chevy is currently ranked #1660 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,678 babies since 1976.

Chevy

A French name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsFrenchDeclining Also a pet name

#1660▲ 141in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Clipping of Chevrolet, a brand of car produced by General Motors.

Chevy is a boy's and girl's baby name of French origin, a short form of Chevrolet, the French surname adopted by car manufacturer Louis Chevrolet, itself derived from a place name meaning 'place of horses' or 'chevalier' (knight). As a given name, it's entirely American in spirit — fast, bold, and evocative of open roads.

Chevy Chase (the comedian) brought the name into pop culture in the 1970s-80s. Today it appeals to parents who want a name with personality and a distinctly American character. Nearly 3,700 U.S. births are recorded.

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Popularity Over Time

Chevy has 49+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Chevy
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	521	#1629	▼
2010s	1,737	#1127	▲
2000s	837	#1721	▲
1990s	361	#2275	▲
1980s	161	#3196	▲
1970s	61	#3013	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(49 years, 1976–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Chevy
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	101	#1660	+12 (13.5%)
2023	89	#1801	-22 (-19.8%)
2022	111	#1589	+14 (14.4%)
2021	97	#1688	-26 (-21.1%)
2020	123	#1406	-24 (-16.3%)
2019	147	#1270	+9 (6.5%)
2018	138	#1321	-5 (-3.5%)
2017	143	#1270	-65 (-31.3%)
2016	208	#980	-6 (-2.8%)
2015	214	#968	-23 (-9.7%)
2014	237	#906	+48 (25.4%)
2013	189	#1028	+29 (18.1%)
2012	160	#1145	+15 (10.3%)
2011	145	#1209	-11 (-7.1%)
2010	156	#1173	+19 (13.9%)
2009	137	#1281	+2 (1.5%)
2008	135	#1287	+20 (17.4%)
2007	115	#1413	+49 (74.2%)
2006	66	#2015	+3 (4.8%)
2005	63	#1987	-19 (-23.2%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Chevy as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Chevy has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 860 births since 1977.

#5462

Current rank

860

Total births

2015

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Chevy be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Chevy is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1660. As a girl's name, it ranks #5462.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1976–2024) · Methodology