The name Corvette is of American origin and is most commonly associated with the high-performance sports cars produced by Chevrolet since 1953. Derived from a type of small, fast naval ship, the Corvette name was chosen to reflect the car's speed, agility, and power.
The name Corvette has seen its popularity fluctuate over the years, with peaks in 1985 and 1986, but it remains relatively uncommon overall with only 80 births recorded between 1966 and 1992.