Holding steady.
Popularity of Chivas since 1970
Babies named Chivas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 79 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chivas is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1970, likely inspired by the Chivas Regal Scotch whisky brand. Its peak year was 1979, but it has never been common enough to rank nationally and has remained stable in usage since then. The name is associated with Scottish heritage through the brand's Gaelic origin, but it is a modern coinage rather than a traditional Scottish name. With no top states of concentration and a very low frequency, Chivas is an unconventional choice for parents seeking a name with a distinctive sound and a subtle nod to Scottish culture.
Chivas first appears in U.S. records in the 1970s, likely inspired by the Chivas Regal brand of Scotch whisky. The brand name itself derives from Scottish Gaelic 'seamrag' (shamrock). The name is a modern coinage with no long historical tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi, Chevy
Sibling names for Chivas
Names that share Chivas's style, for a brother or sister.
