How Many People Are Named Sierra?
100,380
people in the United States are named Sierra
1 in 3,337 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#694
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0300%
Of US population
Peak Year
1998
5,853 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English (Modern)
Pronunciation:
see-ER-ə
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Means "mountain range" in Spanish, referring specifically to a mountain range with jagged peaks.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 24.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1940 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
13,224
Texas
6,566
Florida
4,913
Ohio
4,714
Pennsylvania
4,299
New York
3,974
Michigan
3,263
North Carolina
3,061
Illinois
2,909
Georgia
2,907
💡 Fun Facts About "Sierra"
- 505 babies were named Sierra in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1998
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1940
- Most popular in California
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