How Many People Are Named Cheyenne?
73,135
people in the United States are named Cheyenne
1 in 4,580 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#856
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0218%
Of US population
Peak Year
1996
4,975 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
shie-AN
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Derived from the Dakota word shahiyena meaning "red speakers". This is the name of a Native American people of the Great Plains. The name was supposedly given to the Cheyenne by the Dakota because their language was unrelated to their own. As a given name, it has been in use since the 1950s.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 23.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1946 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
7,442
Texas
6,238
Florida
4,142
Ohio
3,629
Pennsylvania
3,059
New York
3,030
Illinois
2,329
Michigan
2,203
North Carolina
2,160
Missouri
2,159
💡 Fun Facts About "Cheyenne"
- 317 babies were named Cheyenne in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1996
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1946
- Most popular in California
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