Total births
671
Unisex name · since 1965
Chavon
Chavon has 671 recorded births since 1965 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 671
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Chavon is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 671 have been recorded since 1965.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chavon has been recorded 671 times among girls since 1965, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1965 to 2007.
- 671 total births
- 1965–2007 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
671 girls have been named Chavon since 1965, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2007.
- 671
- total births
- 1965–2007
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Chavon was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
69 babies were named Chavon in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Chavon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chavon's full recorded timeline at 1988, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1965, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1979 peak of 69 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chavon at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1965
Chavon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1965–2007
- Peak year (1979)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Chavon popularity over time - boys
55 total births recorded since 1990 (Chavon as boys' name)
Chavon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chavon's strongest decade.
362 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Chavon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 139
1970s
139 births
- 1980s
1980s
362 births
- 1990s 143
1990s
143 births
- 2000s 22
2000s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 362 births (54% of all-time use).
How Chavon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Chavon's total volume
Chavon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chavon by state
Where Chavon concentrates geographically, total births since 1965
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 49 | 7.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 43 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 28 | 4.2% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 17 | 2.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 7 | 1.0% |
| #7 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Chavon's total US births 7.3%
Even split
49 of 671 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chavon? ▼
Since 1965, Social Security records show 671 babies named Chavon. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1979, with 69 births.
When was Chavon most popular? ▼
Chavon was most popular in the 1980s decade with 362 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Chavon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chavon are California (49 births), New York (43 births), Michigan (28 births).
Is Chavon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chavon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 671 births, and as a boy's name it has 55 births.
How long has the name Chavon been used? ▼
Chavon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1965, spanning 43 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Chavon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charlotte, Charlene, Charlie, Charity, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chavon's data
- Chavon's decade-level peak was the 1980s (362 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chavons (49 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Chavon
Nearby Names Like Chavon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chavon
Charlotte Girl
#4 453,433 births
Charlene Girl
#1755 133,729 births
Charlie Girl
#140 40,359 births
Charity Girl
#2041 35,518 births
Chasity Girl
#4059 24,414 births
Compare Chavon side by side: Chavon vs Charlotte Chavon vs Charlene Chavon vs Charlie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1965–2007 (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. "Chavon: Baby Name Since 1965 - 671 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chavon. 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 Chavon 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 July 2026.