Chavez
Every Chavez since 1953 — 881 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chavez
Chavez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,385 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 881 American babies have been named Chavez. Its peak came in 1992, when 60 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chavez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chavez year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,385 |
| 2024 | — | — | 5 | #12,670 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #11,077 |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #12,692 |
| 2021 | — | — | 10 | #7,713 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #7,614 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,480 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,182 |
| 2016 | — | — | 11 | #7,226 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,046 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,309 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,151 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,189 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,158 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,132 |
| 2008 | — | — | 23 | #4,287 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,178 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,893 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,711 |
| 2004 | — | — | 15 | #5,295 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,304 |
| 2002 | — | — | 15 | #4,943 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,729 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,006 |
| 1995 | — | — | 29 | #2,564 |
| 1990 | — | — | 38 | #1,977 |
| 1985 | — | — | 11 | #3,837 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,561 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,474 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chavez in 2025?
Chavez ranked #12,385 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chavez?
881 babies have been named Chavez in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chavez most popular?
Chavez peaked in 1992, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Chavez a boy or girl name?
Chavez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chavez rising or falling?
Chavez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.