Chevy

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHEV-ee /ˈʃɛv.i/Medium

Meaning: From the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Chevy comes from the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given name. It has a brisk, modern American sound.

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Origin MediumEnglish, American

MeaningFrom the place name Chevy Chase, used as a given name

U.S. rank (2025)#1547 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births111 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,789

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

The name is taken from Chevy Chase, a place name pressed into service as a personal name. It does not carry a traditional etymology of its own beyond that source. Its use as a first name is informal and contemporary.

Its best-known bearer is comedian Chevy Chase (born 1943), born Cornelius Crane Chase and nicknamed Chevy, familiar from early Saturday Night Live and the Vacation films.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Chevy is 'The Ballad of Chevy Chase', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Chevy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

★Chevy Chase (born 1943)
American comedian and actor known for early Saturday Night Live and films such as National Lampoon's Vacation (born Cornelius Crane Chase, nicknamed Chevy).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chevy mean?

Chevy is usually explained as meaning 'The Ballad of Chevy Chase' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Chevy?

It's commonly said SHEV-ee /ˈʃɛv.i/.

Is Chevy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Chevy is used as a boy name.

How popular is Chevy?

In 2024, Chevy ranked #1660 in the U.S. for boys, with 101 births recorded.