Chyanne
Chyanne is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
People of a different language; red talkers.
Origin and history
Chyanne is a modern variant spelling of Cheyenne, derived from the Dakota name for the Native American tribe of the Great Plains. The name gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized alternative spelling, though it is relatively uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
2,932 babies in the United States have been named Chyanne since 1880. It ranks #3274 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2038.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.5 %)
- FL (13.8 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- OH (9.7 %)
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 | 30 |
| 1980-1990 | 126 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,074 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,245 |
| 2010-2019 | 394 |
| 2020-2029 | 63 |
Nicknames
Chy, Annie
Fun facts
- Chyanne developed in the U.S. as a creative phonetic spelling of Cheyenne.
- The original root stems from the Dakota word 'Šahíyena', referring to the Cheyenne people.