Cheyenne Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationshy-ANN / /ʃaɪˈæn/Native American; French
Meaning
Native American: Uncertain; French: Place name
Historical & Cultural Background
Cheyenne is derived from the name of the Cheyenne people, a Native American tribe. The name is believed to have originated from the Sioux word for 'people of the alien speech.' In French, it refers to a place name, often associated with the Cheyenne River. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Cheyenne has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly among boys, since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shyan
- Shyann
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cheyenne was first seen in the United States in 1949. Cheyenne has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Oklahoma, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Cheyenne has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cheyenne (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KY | 19 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 39 |
| 1957 | 71 |
| 1958 | 42 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 28 |
| 1961 | 18 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 18 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 12 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1972 | 43 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 53 |
| 1975 | 63 |
| 1976 | 54 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 59 |
| 1979 | 60 |
| 1980 | 59 |
| 1981 | 54 |
| 1982 | 56 |
| 1983 | 56 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 46 |
| 1988 | 44 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1990 | 53 |
| 1991 | 120 |
| 1992 | 81 |
| 1993 | 111 |
| 1994 | 114 |
| 1995 | 122 |
| 1996 | 109 |
| 1997 | 82 |
| 1998 | 64 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 40 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |