Cheyanne
Cheyanne is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
People of a different language, or little red-talkers.
Origin and history
Cheyanne is an modern English spelling variant of Cheyenne, derived from the Dakota word 'Šahíyena' referring to the Cheyenne people. It gained popularity in the United States during the 1990s as a place-name and cultural name. Today, it remains a recognized spelling choice for girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
15,427 babies in the United States have been named Cheyanne since 1880. It ranks #1255 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1706.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11 %)
- TX (8.6 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- PA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 18 |
| 1960-1970 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 186 |
| 1980-1990 | 481 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,233 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,034 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,068 |
| 2020-2029 | 395 |
Nicknames
Chey, Annie
Fun facts
- Cheyanne emerged as a popular modern phonetic spelling of Cheyenne during the peak of place-name popularity in the late 20th century.
- The root term Šahíyena was used by the Dakota people to describe the Cheyenne tribe.