Total births
555
Unisex name · since 1964
Chevon
Chevon has 555 recorded births since 1964 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 555
- total births
- 1964–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
555 girls have been named Chevon since 1964, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chevon recorded 555 times among girls since 1964, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1964 to 2000.
- 555 total births
- 1964–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
555 girls have been named Chevon since 1964, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 555
- total births
- 1964–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Chevon was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
77 babies were named Chevon in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Chevon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chevon's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1968, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 77, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chevon at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1964
Chevon popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1964–2000
- Peak year (1979)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Chevon popularity over time - boys
63 total births recorded since 1991 (Chevon as boys' name)
Chevon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chevon's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Chevon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 27
1960s
27 births
- 1970s
1970s
157 births
- 1980s
1980s
296 births
- 1990s 70
1990s
70 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 296 births (53% of all-time use).
How Chevon 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 Chevon's total volume
Chevon vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chevon by state
Where Chevon concentrates geographically, total births since 1964
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 77 | 13.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 24 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 15 | 2.7% |
| #4 | California | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 7 | 1.3% |
New York share of Chevon's total US births 13.9%
Even split
77 of 555 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chevon? ▼
Chevon has been given to 555 babies in the U.S. since 1964, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2000. 77 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Chevon most popular? ▼
Chevon was most popular in the 1980s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Chevon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chevon are New York (77 births), Illinois (24 births), Michigan (15 births).
Is Chevon a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chevon is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 555 births, and as a boy's name it has 63 births.
How long has the name Chevon been used? ▼
Chevon has been recorded in Social Security data since 1964, spanning 37 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Chevon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chevon's data
- Chevon's decade-level peak was the 1980s (296 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Chevons (77 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Chevon
Nearby Names Like Chevon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chevon
Cheryl Girl
#3977 439,539 births
Chelsea Girl
#789 162,884 births
Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Chevon side by side: Chevon vs Cheryl Chevon vs Chelsea Chevon vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1964–2000 (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. "Chevon: Baby Name Since 1964 - 555 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chevon. 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 Chevon 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.