Chevi
A unisex name derived from the Mexican Spanish word for a young female goat.
Name Census estimates that about 145 living Americans carry the first name Chevi. It is a predominantly female name (96.6% of registrations). The average person named Chevi today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chevi births was 2018 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chevi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
145
~ 1 in 2,363,823 Americans
Peak year
2018
16 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,511
Tracked since 1975
Gender
Gender distribution for Chevi
Chevi leans heavily female at 96.6% of total registrations, but 5 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Chevi as a male name
- Ranked #12,511 in 2018
- 5 male births in 2018
- Peak: 2018 (5 births)
Chevi as a female name
- Ranked #15,715 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2015 (14 births)
Popularity
Chevi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chevi from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 109 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chevi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chevi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chevi
The name Chevi is believed to have originated from the Chevi tribe, an ancient group of people who inhabited parts of present-day India and Nepal. The Chevi tribe's name is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word "chavi," which means "beautiful" or "radiant."
The earliest known reference to the name Chevi can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it was sometimes used as a name for goddesses or as a descriptor for divine beauty. One of the most notable mentions is in the Rigveda, one of the oldest and most revered Hindu scriptures, dating back to around 1500 BCE.
The name Chevi gained popularity in various regions of the Indian subcontinent, particularly in parts of what is now Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Nepal. It was commonly given to children, especially girls, as a symbol of beauty and grace.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chevi. One of the earliest recorded examples is Chevi Devi, a renowned Indian poet who lived in the 16th century and wrote extensively on spiritual themes. Her works were highly influential in the Bhakti movement, a devotional tradition within Hinduism.
Another significant figure named Chevi was Chevi Varma, a prominent ruler of the Kalinga kingdom in present-day Odisha, India, during the 7th century CE. He was known for his military prowess and his patronage of the arts and culture.
In the realm of literature, Chevi Sundara Aiyar was a celebrated Tamil author and poet who lived in the 19th century. His works, which included novels, plays, and poems, played a crucial role in the revival of Tamil literature during that period.
Moving to more recent times, Chevi Krishnamurthy Chetty was an influential Indian social reformer and activist who worked tirelessly for the upliftment of women and the eradication of social evils like the dowry system in the early 20th century.
Lastly, Chevi Singh was a decorated Indian Army officer who served with distinction in World War II and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. He received several military honors for his bravery and leadership, including the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military decoration.
People
Chevi + last name combinations
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FAQ
Chevi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chevi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 145 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chevi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,363,823 US residents.
Is Chevi a common name?
We classify Chevi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 146 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chevi most popular?
The single biggest year for Chevi was 2018, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chevi is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chevi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chevi a female name?
Yes, 96.6% of people registered as Chevi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chevi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chevi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chevi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Chevi?
Want to know how many people have the name Chevi? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.