Chavez
Pronunciation: [ sh-AHV-ehz ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chavez first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 8 babies have been named Chavez in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chavez is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,779 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #15,779
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Chavez
Chavez is a girl name .
Is Chavez a boy or girl name? Chavez is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #15,779 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,826. Chavez is more commonly used as a girl name.
Chavez is currently ranked #15,779 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chavez include Cha, Chav, Chavy, Chavie, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Chavez include Chava, Chavy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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