Chavis
Pronunciation: [ ch-AV-ihs ]
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Chavis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 901 babies have been named Chavis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chavis is past its peak , currently ranked #20,795 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,795
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Chavis
Chavis is a boy name .
Chavis is currently ranked #20,795 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Chavis include Cha, Chav, Chavy, Chavie, Chy, Chie, and Chakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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