NAME PROFILE
Chavon
A feminine derivative of Gerald, meaning 'ruler with a spear' combined with 'shining light'; this name describes a person who is a natural authority figure with a bright and radiant personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 726 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1979 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1978 |
| Most recent | 1993 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 30%CA — 25%MI — 25%TX — 10%IL — 10%
Notable People
Jerelene Southern (Celebrated Jazz Singer and Pianist) · Jerelene Merritt (Acclaimed Author of The Power of One) · Jerelene M. Smith (Prominent Educator and Community Activist) · Jerelene D. Woods (Distinguished Social Policy Consultant) · Jerelene Henderson (Pioneering Business Consultant and Entrepreneur)
Nicknames & Diminutives
JeriJerrieLenaLene
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