Boy nameCurrently #11,146 in the USFalling
Chavis
//ˈtʃævɪs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19806 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chavis's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chavis's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chavis |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 28 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 32 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Chavis through the decades
- Chavis peaked in 1980, when 41 babies were named Chavis in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2024), use of Chavis has fallen 48% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Chavis currently ranks #11,146 in the US and is cooling off.