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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 24.5 years old

Young (<30) 79,770
79.5%
Adult (30–60) 20,386
20.3%
Senior (>60) 224
0.2%

📈 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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