Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
People of a different language or red speakers.
Origin and history
Cheyenne is derived from the Dakota name for the Cheyenne people, 'Šahíyena', traditionally interpreted as meaning 'people of a different language' or 'red speakers'. It gained popular usage as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognizable place and heritage-inspired name.
Popularity in the United States
70,732 babies in the United States have been named Cheyenne since 1880. It ranks #473 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #706.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.6 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- FL (6 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
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 | 42 |
| 1950-1960 | 135 |
| 1960-1970 | 83 |
| 1970-1980 | 825 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,289 |
| 1990-2000 | 31,849 |
| 2000-2010 | 23,910 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,258 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,341 |
Famous people named Cheyenne
- Cheyenne Jackson: Actor, Singer
- Cheyenne Kimball: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Chey, Chy
Fun facts
- Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming, named after the Native American nation.
- The name reached its highest peak in the United States during the mid-to-late 1990s.