Cheyne
Cheyne is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Oak grove or place of oak trees.
Origin and history
Cheyne is a masculine given name of Anglo-Norman French origin, historically derived as a habitational surname from place names meaning 'oak grove'. It has a long history as a Scottish and English surname before being adopted occasionally as a given name. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
910 babies in the United States have been named Cheyne since 1880. It ranks #3768 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.9 %)
- FL (11.1 %)
- HI (10.2 %)
- IA (1.7 %)
- PA (1.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 429 |
| 1990-2000 | 302 |
| 2000-2010 | 120 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old French word 'chesne', meaning oak tree.
- It was historically associated with Clan Cheyne in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.