Sequoia
Sequoia is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
Giant redwood tree; named after the Cherokee leader Sequoyah.
Origin and history
Sequoia is a nature name derived from the Sequoyah tree, named in honor of the 19th-century Cherokee scholar Sequoyah who created the Cherokee syllabary. In the United States, it is utilized as an eco-inspired and rare botanical given name. While historically masculine in honor of Sequoyah, it is currently given to both females and males in modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,941 babies in the United States have been named Sequoia since 1880. It ranks #2812 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1595.
States where it is most popular
- CA (45.6 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- OR (6.9 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
- FL (4.7 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 468 |
| 1990-2000 | 960 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,163 |
| 2010-2019 | 732 |
| 2020-2029 | 507 |
Famous people named Sequoia
- Sequoia Holmes: Basketball Player
Fun facts
- The name honours Sequoyah, the creator of the Cherokee writing system in the early 19th century.
- Sequoia refers to the genus of giant evergreen trees native to coastal California and Oregon.