Chevelle Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Chevelle originates from the French word for 'horse,' symbolizing speed and grace. It evolved from 'cheval' to its modern form. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in connection with the Chevrolet Chevelle car. Chevelle conveys traits of strength and elegance, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Chevelle is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chevelle has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chevelle' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11776th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9147th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8169th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4727th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2959th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4322nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2509th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1514th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chevelle' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chevelle"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈvɛl/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Chevelle is derived from the French word 'cheval,' meaning 'horse.' It is often associated with speed and grace.
Meaning
horse
Language Evolution
Cheval, Chevelle
Historical Usage
The name Chevelle gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, partly due to the Chevrolet Chevelle automobile model introduced in 1964.
Variants & Derivatives
Chevy, Chev
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, the name Chevelle is often associated with strength and elegance, as well as a sense of adventure.
Famous People
Chevelle Hallback (professional boxer), Chevelle Franklyn (Jamaican gospel singer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chevelle"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chevelle"
"Chevelle" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6502nd of 7552 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 11776th of 16616 | 20 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 9147th of 24088 | 101 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 8169th of 23106 | 108 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4727th of 12526 | 132 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2959th of 19264 | 384 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4322nd of 27321 | 340 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2509th of 35406 | 1,082 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1514th of 30306 | 1,747 |
Regional Popularity of "Chevelle" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chevelle" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
74.81% 1818th/2430 |
77.78% 2219th/2853 |
94.59% 2625th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
93.09% 2734th/2937 |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
81.24% 2858th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
- |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
49.59% 2272nd/4582 |
65.72% 3394th/5164 |
51.61% 3774th/7313 |
27.04% 2018th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.17% 1242nd/3984 |
51.53% 2312th/4487 |
28.67% 1956th/6822 |
21.24% 1333rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chevelle"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chevelle" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.