Chavela
girl nameChavela entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #4866 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1952–2025
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rank today
#4866
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5565 |
| 1960s | #6144 |
| 1970s | #7764 |
| 1980s | #10007 |
| 1990s | #10842 |
| 2000s | #12420 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Chavela are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chavela alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chavela in 2025?
- Chavela is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chavela most popular?
- Chavela peaked in 1966, reaching #4866 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chavela with classmates?
- Chavela will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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