Sequoia Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsuh-KOY-uh / sɪˈkwɔɪəNative American; English
Meaning
Native American: giant tree; English: derived from the name of the tree
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sequoia is derived from the name of the giant sequoia tree, which is native to the western United States. The tree is named after Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith who created the Cherokee syllabary. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent decades, particularly in the United States, often associated with nature and strength.
Trend Summary
Sequoia has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a baby name in the United States over the past few decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sequoia was first seen in the United States in 1976. Sequoia has ranked as high as #1340 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Sequoia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sequoia (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 10 |