Knight or horseman; also a diminutive of Chevrolet
Chevie is primarily a modern diminutive of the French word 'chevalier', meaning knight or horseman. In a contemporary American context, it is often used as a playful or phonetic variation of the car brand Chevrolet, which itself derives from a Swiss-French surname. It represents a blend of occupational heritage and modern brand-inspired naming.
Less common today
Chevie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,057 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American comedian and actor
