unisex name
Cheyney
CHAY-nee (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 33
Cheyney is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 85% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1995 it was given to 5 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 1989, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cheyney Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Cheyney?
In 1995, Cheyney was given to 5 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.
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 Cheyney
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cheyney Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cheyney over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cheyney
- English CHAY-nee
Sibling Names for Cheyney
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cheyney — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cheyney
How popular is the name Cheyney?
In 1995, Cheyney was given to 5 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 Cheyney a girl's or a boy's name?
Cheyney is used for both girls and boys. About 85% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Cheyney?
Cheyney has 2 syllables.
When was Cheyney most popular?
Cheyney peaked in 1989, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.