girl's name
Cheyenna
shy-AN-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 720
Cheyenna is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2014 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1996, when 62 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1978.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Cheyenna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 377 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 27 |
How Popular Is Cheyenna?
In 2014, Cheyenna was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cheyenna Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cheyenna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cheyenna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cheyenna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cheyenna
- English shy-AN-uh
Sibling Names for Cheyenna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cheyenna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cheyenna
How popular is the name Cheyenna?
In 2014, Cheyenna was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cheyenna a girl's or a boy's name?
Cheyenna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cheyenna?
Cheyenna has 3 syllables.
When was Cheyenna most popular?
Cheyenna peaked in 1996, when 62 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.