Cheyenne
Cheyenne is derived from the Dakota Sioux word 'Shahiyena' meaning 'people of a different language,' referring to the Cheyenne Nation, a Native American tribe of the Great Plains. The name carries a strong connection to Native American heritage and the American West.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 268. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,159
- 2012: 1,019
- 2013: 983
- 2014: 911
- 2015: 952
- 2016: 809
- 2017: 741
- 2018: 678
- 2019: 632
- 2020: 509
- 2021: 451
- 2022: 427
- 2023: 358
- 2024: 311
- 2025: 285
- 2026 (projected): 268
Good to Know
- •Multiple spelling variations exist (Cheyanne, Shyenne, Shyann)
- •Pronunciation is straightforward (shy-ANN)
- •Strong association with Native American culture and Western heritage
- •Popular in the 1990s-2000s, giving it a contemporary feel
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Cheyenne Woods
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Statistics
70,732
Total births since 1880
1996
Peak year
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