How Many People Are Named Chavis?
Complete statistics for the name Chavis: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chavis is a rare name with origins not widely documented, making each person named Chavis stand out uniquely. With only 859 people bearing this name in the US today, it's incredibly uncommon, with 1 in 384,152 Americans having this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1980 with 41 births, showing a significant decline since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 901 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chavis Through the Generations
Chavis has seen a steady but declining presence in the United States, with its peak year being 1980 when 41 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 859 individuals named Chavis living in the country, reflecting a very niche and rare choice. The age distribution among those named Chavis is fairly spread, with 31% under 30 years old, 68% aged between 30 and 60, and just 1% over 60, indicating a relatively young demographic overall.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chavis's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Chavis
How Many People Have the Name Chavis?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,876 people in the United States currently share the name Chavis. That works out to roughly 1 in every 23,887 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Chavis a Common or Rare Name?
Chavis is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chavis Mean?
Chavis means "creative variant of Chav" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chavis in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Chavis Most Popular?
The name Chavis reached peak popularity in 1980, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chavis?
Approximately 13,876 people named Chavis live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,876. That works out to roughly 1 in 23,887 Americans.
Is Chavis a rare name?
Chavis is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 23,887 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chavis mean?
Chavis means "creative variant of Chav" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Chavis more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Chavis are male and 0% are female.
When was Chavis most popular?
Chavis peaked in 1980 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.