Holding steady.
Popularity of Chavonne since 1955
Babies named Chavonne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 252 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chavonne is a modern American name that first appeared in the birth records in 1955, suggesting a coinage rather than a borrowing from an established language. Its use peaked modestly in 1979, with the name given to fewer than 100 babies that year, and it has remained a rarity since. The trajectory indicates stable but minimal usage, never cracking the Social Security Administration's ranked lists. The name's sound and spelling evoke the stylistic trends of the 1970s, drawing on the popularity of phonetic renderings and 'ch' and 'v' sounds. Chavonne stands as a creative, nontraditional choice within modern English naming practices.
Chavonne first appeared in the mid-1950s in the United States, likely as a creative respelling or elaboration of names like Cheyenne or Siobhan. It saw modest use in the 1970s, reaching a peak in 1979, and has remained in occasional use since. No clear linguistic derivation has been established beyond its similarity to other phonetic coinages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chevy, Vonne, Vonnie
Sibling names for Chavonne
Names that share Chavonne's style, for a brother or sister.
