Holding steady.
Popularity of Chevette since 1965
Babies named Chevette per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chevette is a rare American invention that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1965. Its popularity peaked in 1976, the same year Chevrolet launched the Chevette car model, and the name's trajectory has remained stable but extremely uncommon since then. Despite its rarity, Chevette has a distinctive sound reminiscent of French diminutives, though the connection to the automobile may overshadow any etymological roots. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, and its one-in-N birth rate is effectively zero, as it occurs too infrequently to calculate. For parents seeking a truly unique name with a 1970s flair, Chevette stands out, but it carries a strong automotive association that may not appeal to everyone.
Chevette appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1965. It may derive from the French word 'chevette', a diminutive of 'chèvre' (goat), or could have been influenced by the Chevrolet Chevette car, which debuted in 1976. The name saw its peak usage in 1976, coinciding with the car's popularity, but has remained rare since. It is most likely a purely creative formation with no deep historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chevy, Vette, Etta
Sibling names for Chevette
Names that share Chevette's style, for a brother or sister.
