Total births
901
Boys' name · since 1957
Chavis
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 901 babies named Chavis, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11131
- among boys today
- 901
- born since 1957
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
901 babies have been named Chavis since 1957, making it today's #11131 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Chavis recorded 901 times among boys since 1957, holding rank #11131 nationally today, ahead of 22% of boys, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1957 to 2024.
- #11131 among boys today
- 901 born since 1957
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Chavis is currently the #11131 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 901 born since 1957, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11131
- among boys today
- 901
- born since 1957
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Chavis vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11131
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Chavis was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
41 babies were named Chavis in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
How Chavis compares
901 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Chavis's all-time total is 146% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chavis | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 901 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chavis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chavis splits its recorded history at 1994: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1968 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chavis at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1980
Current rank
#11,131
Active since
1957
Chavis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2024
- Peak year (1980)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Chavis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chavis's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Chavis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
124 births
- 1980s
1980s
291 births
- 1990s
1990s
245 births
- 2000s
2000s
139 births
- 2010s 74
2010s
74 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 291 births (32% of all-time use).
How Chavis compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chavis's total volume
Chavis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chavis by state
Where Chavis concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 67 | 7.4% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 28 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
North Carolina share of Chavis's total US births 7.4%
Even split
67 of 901 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chavis? ▼
Chavis has been given to 901 babies in the U.S. since 1957, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #11131 as of the latest data. 41 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Chavis most popular? ▼
Chavis was most popular in the 1980s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Chavis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chavis are North Carolina (67 births), South Carolina (28 births), Georgia (15 births).
How long has the name Chavis been used? ▼
Chavis has been recorded in Social Security data since 1957, spanning 68 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Chavis? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charles, Chad, Charlie, Chase, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chavis's data
- Chavis's decade-level peak was the 1980s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Chaviss (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chavis
Nearby Names Like Chavis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chavis
Charles Boy
#51 2,434,659 births
Chad Boy
#1814 240,728 births
Charlie Boy
#176 184,280 births
Chase Boy
#173 181,160 births
Chance Boy
#418 54,622 births
Compare Chavis side by side: Chavis vs Charles Chavis vs Chad Chavis vs Charlie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1957–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chavis: #11131 Boys' Name - 901 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chavis. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chavis draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.