Cheyenne

Rank 684th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Cheyenne was 684th most popular baby name for girls and 1,284th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 435 babies were named Cheyenne in the United States. The gender distribution for "Cheyenne" is 97.7% female and 2.3% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 7,752 babies in the United States were named Cheyenne. Today, the average age of someone named Cheyenne is around 25 to 27 years old.

The name "Cheyenne" is not common today.

Nicknames for Cheyenne include Chey and Shy.

Cheyenne Meaning & Origin

Cheyenne is a Native American name that means "people of a different language" and it often evokes the sense of a strong, independent spirit.

The name Cheyenne is described as adventurous, bohemian and charismatic.

Pronunciation

Cheyenne is pronounced shai-en in English. The name Cheyenne has 8 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

The yellow line indicates overall rank of the name. The pink and blue area indicates the total number of girls and boys named "Cheyenne".

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Fun Facts about Cheyenne

  • The name Cheyenne is not only used for people, but also for cities in United States. For instance, Cheyenne is the capital city of Wyoming.

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Geography

Where is the name Cheyenne most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

97.7%
Boys named Cheyenne
Girls named Cheyenne

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Social Security Administration

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