Shyann
Shyann is a girl's name of Indigenous American origin.
Meaning
People of a different language.
Origin and history
Shyann is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Cheyenne, which derives from the Dakota exonym for the Cheyenne people. It emerged as a popular choice during the trend of modern phonetic spellings in the late 20th century. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
6,316 babies in the United States have been named Shyann since 1880. It ranks #2143 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1993.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.3 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- OH (8.7 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NY (5.8 %)
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 | 13 |
| 1980-1990 | 180 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,893 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,106 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,016 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Nicknames
Shy, Annie
Fun facts
- Shyann is a modern phonetic creation derived from the native place and tribal name Cheyenne.
- The name saw its highest U.S. popularity during the late 1990s alongside the rise of distinctively spelled names.