Holding steady.
Popularity of Chavon since 1965
Babies named Chavon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 139 | 0 |
| 1980s | 362 | 0 |
| 1990s | 143 | 49 |
| 2000s | 22 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chavon is a modern American respelling of the classic Irish name Siobhán, which translates to 'God is gracious'. First recorded in the United States in 1965, the name enjoyed its greatest popularity in the 1970s, reaching a peak in 1979. Although it has since fallen out of common use and does not currently rank in the top 1000, its trajectory remains stable, suggesting sustained but low-frequency usage. Chavon exemplifies the creative anglicization of Irish names that occurred in mid-20th-century America, where phonetic spelling offered a simpler alternative for families unfamiliar with Gaelic orthography.
Chavon is a phonetic spelling of the Irish name Siobhán, which itself is a Gaelic form of Joan, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The anglicized spelling likely emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend of adapting traditional Irish names into more phonetic English forms. The name saw its peak popularity in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chevy, Voni, Sha
Sibling names for Chavon
Names that share Chavon's style, for a brother or sister.
