Sierra
Sierra is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Mountain range or saw.
Origin and history
Sierra is a feminine given name of Spanish origin derived from the word for a mountain range or saw. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1990s. Today, it remains a familiar nature-inspired choice for American parents.
Popularity in the United States
100,597 babies in the United States have been named Sierra since 1880. It ranks #375 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #548.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- FL (5 %)
- OH (4.8 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
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 | 144 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 81 |
| 1970-1980 | 787 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,846 |
| 1990-2000 | 43,638 |
| 2000-2010 | 34,534 |
| 2010-2019 | 9,272 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,241 |
Famous people named Sierra
- Sierra Boggess: Actress, Singer
- Sierra McClain: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- The word originally comes from the Latin 'serra', which refers to a saw, describing the jagged profile of a mountain ridge.
- Sierra experienced a dramatic rise in U.S. usage during the 1990s, briefly entering the top 50 names for girls.