boy's name
Chevalier
shuh-vah-LYAY (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 27
Chevalier is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Chevalier is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in 1984, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Chevalier Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Chevalier?
In 2001, Chevalier was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chevalier
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chevalier Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chevalier over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chevalier
- French shuh-vah-LYAY
Sibling Names for Chevalier
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chevalier — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chevalier
How popular is the name Chevalier?
In 2001, Chevalier was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chevalier a girl's or a boy's name?
Chevalier is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chevalier?
Chevalier has 3 syllables.
When was Chevalier most popular?
Chevalier peaked in 1984, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.