Chavis
boy nameChavis entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #1496 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#1496
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3552 |
| 1960s | #4270 |
| 1970s | #3001 |
| 1980s | #2032 |
| 1990s | #3213 |
| 2000s | #5901 |
| 2010s | #9323 |
| 2020s | #10772 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Chavis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chavis alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chavis in 2025?
- Chavis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Chavis most popular?
- Chavis peaked in 1980, reaching #1496 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chavis with classmates?
- Chavis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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