Chevie
A diminutive of the name Cheve, a variant of Chevy, originating from the French place name Chevreuse.
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Chevie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 81.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Chevie today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chevie births was 2014 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chevie. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chevie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
2014
14 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,413
Tracked since 1997
Gender
Gender distribution for Chevie
Chevie leans heavily female at 81.5% of total registrations, but 17 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Chevie as a male name
- Ranked #12,413 in 2014
- 5 male births in 2014
- Peak: 1997 (7 births)
Chevie as a female name
- Ranked #15,716 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2010 (11 births)
Popularity
Chevie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chevie from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 56 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
Chevie 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 Chevie 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 Chevie
The given name Chevie is a modern diminutive form derived from the French name Chevalier, which means "knight" or "horseman" in English. The name Chevalier has its roots in the Old French word "chevalier", which ultimately comes from the Late Latin word "caballarius", meaning "horseman" or "knight". This Latin word is derived from the word "caballus", meaning "horse".
The name Chevalier first gained prominence during the medieval period in France, when knighthood and chivalry were highly revered. Knights were considered noble warriors and protectors of the realm, and the name Chevalier became associated with bravery, honor, and loyalty.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chevalier can be found in the French epic poem "The Song of Roland", which dates back to the 11th century. In this work, the character of Roland is depicted as a brave knight and one of the principal warriors of Charlemagne's court.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Chevalier or its variations. One prominent example is Étienne Chevalier (c. 1410-1474), a French nobleman and courtier who served as the treasurer to King Charles VII of France. Another notable figure is the French mathematician and physicist Pierre Chevalier (1679-1752), who made significant contributions to the study of optics and the development of the micrometer.
In the 19th century, the French author and poet Maurice Chevalier (1888-1972) achieved international fame as a singer, actor, and entertainer. His charming personality and distinctive style made him a cultural icon, and he is often remembered for his rendition of the classic song "Thank Heaven for Little Girls".
The diminutive form Chevie is a more recent variation of the name, likely emerging in the 20th century as a shortened and slightly altered version of Chevalier. While not as historically prominent as the original French name, Chevie still carries connotations of chivalry, nobility, and a connection to French cultural heritage.
People
Chevie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chevie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chevie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chevie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chevie 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Chevie a common name?
We classify Chevie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chevie most popular?
The single biggest year for Chevie was 2014, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chevie is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chevie a female name?
Yes, 81.5% of people registered as Chevie 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.
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.