Find out how popular the first name Chevy has been for the last 48 years (from 1976 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chevy by gender

Based on the last 48 years of data, Chevy is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 81% of people named Chevy being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 89 male babies and 21 female babies born with the name Chevy.

The history of the first name Chevy

The given name Chevy is a modern invention, having no roots in ancient languages or cultures. It is believed to have been derived from the Chevrolet motor company, which was founded in 1911 by Swiss-American racing driver Louis Chevrolet and William C. Durant. The name Chevrolet itself is a French surname, likely derived from the town of Chevreaux in eastern France.

There are no known historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Chevy, as it is a relatively recent coinage. The earliest recorded examples of the name being used as a first name are from the mid-20th century, likely inspired by the popularity of the Chevrolet brand and its association with American car culture.

While not an ancient name, there have been a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the first name Chevy. One example is Chevy Chase, an American actor and comedian born Cornelius Crane Chase in 1943. Another is Chevy Tru, a German-American musician and guitarist born Chevy Tru Kleinschmidt in 1959.

In the world of sports, there is Chevy Torres, a Mexican professional baseball player born Javier Torres in 1983. The name has also been used in the literary world, with Chevy Stevens being the pen name of American author Rene Denfeld, born in 1965.

Finally, Chevy Trillville is the stage name of American rapper James Richard Wilson III, born in 1981. While not a traditional name with deep historical roots, Chevy has gained some prominence in modern times, particularly in American popular culture.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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