Girl · #7,880 in 2026

Shavette

A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors. The predecessors of the modern straight razors include bronze razors, with cutting edges and fixed handles, produced by craftsmen from Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom.

Current Rank
#7,880
Peak Rank
#7,880 (1990)
Total Babies
106
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1966
First Year
1990
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#7880
Peak Rank
106
Total Count
16
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shavette

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors. The predecessors of the modern straight razors include bronze razors, with cutting edges and fixed handles, produced by craftsmen from Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom.

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Origin & history
Bronze razor with handle from Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom (1569 — 1081 BC) Various forms of razors were used throughout history, which are different in appearance but similar in use to modern straight razors. In prehistoric times clam shells, shark's teeth, and flint were sharpened and used for shaving. Drawings of such blades were found in prehistoric caves. Some tribes still use blades made of flint to this day. Excavations in Egypt have unearthed solid gold and copper razors in tombs dating back to the 4th millennium BC. The Roman historian Livy reported that the razor was introduc

The Story of Shavette

Shavette first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1966, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 10 Shavettes were born — ranking #7,880 that year. As of 2026, Shavette ranks #7,880 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 106 Shavettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shavette

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shavette

What does the name Shavette mean?
A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors. The predecessors of the modern straight razors include bronze razors, with cutting edges and fixed handles, produced by craftsmen from Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom.
How popular is Shavette in 2026?
In 2026, Shavette ranks #7,880 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Shavette most popular?
Shavette reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #7,880 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Shavette a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shavette is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shavette?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shavette include Anadelia, Dessiree, Marquesa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shavette

Shavette is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1966 and has accumulated 106 births in the dataset. Shavette's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #7,880. Use the chart and map above to compare Shavette'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.