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1966

First Year

1990

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#7880

Peak Rank

106

Total Count

16

Years Active

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## 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.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight%5Frazor) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight%5Frazor)

🏛️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

[![Wikipedia thumbnail for Shavette](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Thiers_Issard_Le_Thiernois_Blonde_Horn.jpg/330px-Thiers_Issard_Le_Thiernois_Blonde_Horn.jpg)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight%5Frazor)

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## 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. The name hit its high-water mark in 1990: 10 births, good for #7,880 nationwide. The 1980s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 44% of all recorded Shavettes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1990 (10 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 106 Shavettes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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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. 

* [Chevette](/chevette)
* Chevet
* Chavette
* Shevat
* Chauvet
* Shaved
* [Chavez](/chavez)
* Chevrette
* Shavie
* [Lovette](/lovette)
* Rivette
* Revet

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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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.

## Similar Names

[👧AnadeliaPeak #7880](/anadelia)[👧DessireePeak #7880](/dessiree)[👧MarquesaPeak #7880](/marquesa)[👧MylisaPeak #7880](/mylisa)[👧LorennaPeak #7880](/lorenna)[👧TajmaPeak #7880](/tajma)[👧SherissaPeak #7880](/sherissa)[👧AntanettePeak #7880](/antanette)

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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.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1990 → ](/year/1990)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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