Chevonne
A French feminine name that possibly derives from the Old French word "chevanne" meaning "nanny goat".
Name Census estimates that about 554 living Americans carry the first name Chevonne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chevonne today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chevonne births was 1979 (74 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chevonne. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Chevonne with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
554
~ 1 in 618,690 Americans
Peak year
1979
74 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2007 SSA rank
#18,207
Tracked since 1955
Census
Chevonne in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 589 people with the first name Chevonne, which placed it at #18,321 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#18,321
National first-name rank
People counted
589
589 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
65.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chevonne
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chevonne is Black at 65.5%. The next largest groups are White (18.0%) and Two or More Races (8.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chevonne described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chevonne at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American65.5% · 386
- White18.0% · 106
- Two or more races8.1% · 48
- Hispanic or Latino4.4% · 26
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.2% · 13
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 10
Popularity
Chevonne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chevonne from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 275 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chevonne by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chevonne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chevonnes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Chevonne, while Texas, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chevonne
The name Chevonne is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a feminine form derived from the Old French word "chevance," which means "wealth" or "possessions."
During the medieval period, the name was commonly found in regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. It was often associated with noble families and the upper classes, as the notion of wealth and prosperity was highly valued at the time.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some historians suggest that variations of the name, such as "Chevaune" or "Chevaunne," may have been used in certain regions of Europe during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Chevonne can be traced back to the 15th century, when a noblewoman named Chevonne de Montfort was mentioned in historical documents from the region of Normandy, France. She was known for her charitable works and contributions to local communities.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chevonne:
1. Chevonne d'Anjou (1412-1478): A French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of Renaissance artists and poets.
2. Chevonne de Villiers (1524-1587): A French military leader and commander during the French Wars of Religion.
3. Chevonne LeBlanc (1670-1742): A French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of parts of North America.
4. Chevonne Dupont (1789-1865): A French writer and feminist activist, known for her advocacy for women's rights and education during the 19th century.
5. Chevonne Marchand (1892-1971): A renowned French prima ballerina and choreographer, celebrated for her performances and contributions to the world of dance.
While the name Chevonne has its roots in French history and culture, it has gained popularity in various parts of the world over time, with different spellings and variations emerging in various regions and cultures.
People
Chevonne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chevonne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chevonne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chevonne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 554 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chevonne going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 618,690 US residents.
Is Chevonne a common name?
We classify Chevonne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 602 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chevonne most popular?
The single biggest year for Chevonne was 1979, when 74 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chevonne is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chevonne in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 589 people with the name Chevonne, or 0.20 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #18,321 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chevonne in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chevonne?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chevonne leans strongly female. 574 people counted with this name were female (98.0%), compared with 12 male bearers (2.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chevonne?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chevonne is Black at 65.5%. The next largest groups are White (18.0%) and Two or More Races (8.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chevonne most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Chevonne in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.5% (386 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chevonne in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chevonne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chevonne in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chevonne still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chevonne in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chevonne can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Chevonne?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.