Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Chavis

Name: Popularity of the name Chavis in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chavis, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#1,495 (1980)

Total Babies

901

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

2024

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#1495

Peak Rank

901

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chavis

Chavis first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1957, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 41 Chaviss were born — ranking #1,495 that year. As of 2026, Chavis ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 901 Chaviss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chavis

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chavis is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chevys
Chavez
Chivas
Lavis
Havis
Chavvy
Cius
Civies
Chevies
Javas
Levis
Hovis

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chavis

What does the name Chavis mean?

Chavis is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chavis in 2026?

In 2026, Chavis ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chavis most popular?

Chavis reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #1,495 that year with 41 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chavis most popular?

Chavis has historically been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chavis.

Is Chavis a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chavis is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Chavis?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chavis include Shun, Jomo, Issa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chavis

Chavis is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 901 births in the dataset. Chavis's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #1,495. Use the chart and map above to compare Chavis's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.