Declining since 2015, #1,547 for boys today.
Popularity of Chevy since 1976
Babies named Chevy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 | 61 |
| 1980s | 10 | 161 |
| 1990s | 54 | 361 |
| 2000s | 180 | 837 |
| 2010s | 436 | 1,737 |
| 2020s | 181 | 637 |
Meaning & origin
Chevy is a modern American name born from the Chevrolet automobile brand, first recorded in 1976. It reached its peak popularity in 2014, but has since experienced a steady decline, dropping in rank every year after 2015. In 2025, the name ranked 1,547th, with approximately 1 in 15,388 male newborns receiving the name. Geographically, Chevy shows its strongest usage in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, reflecting its appeal in regions with a strong automotive and Southern cultural influence. As a brand-derived name, Chevy represents a distinctly 20th-century naming practice, where commercial products transition into personal identifiers.
Chevy is a diminutive of the Chevrolet automobile brand, first used as a nickname for the car itself and later adopted as a given name. The Chevrolet brand was founded by Louis Chevrolet, a Swiss-born American race car driver and engineer, and the name Chevrolet is a French surname. The use of Chevy as a personal name began in the mid-1970s, reflecting a broader trend of brand-name and car-inspired names in American culture.
Where Chevy is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Chevy
Names that share Chevy's style, for a brother or sister.
