The nameCheyenne
Cheyenne is the name of a Native American people and of a city in Wyoming. It was in fashion in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Native American
Meaning
Cheyenne comes from a Lakota word often explained as "people of a different speech".
Origin
Native American, through English.
History
As a first name Cheyenne followed the success of Westerns. In the United States it peaked at 68th in 1996.
Famous people named Cheyenne
- Cheyenne Jackson, actor
- Cheyenne Woods, golfer
Popularity of the name Cheyenne
Cheyenne in the United States
Cheyenne was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 32,755 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Cheyenne. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Cheyenne in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 416 births a year on average, against 769 in the five years before.
Cheyenne in the United Kingdom
Cheyenne was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 649 births over the decade, 59% of all recorded babies named Cheyenne. Half of all babies named Cheyenne in the United Kingdom were born before 2003.
Cheyenne in France
Cheyenne in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Cheyenne
Names from the same generation as Cheyenne, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cheyenne mean?
Cheyenne comes from a Lakota word often explained as "people of a different speech".
What is the origin of the name Cheyenne?
Native American, through English.
Is Cheyenne a girl's or a boy's name?
Cheyenne is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Cheyenne?
In 2024, Cheyenne was the 871st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 310 births.
What are the variants of the name Cheyenne?
Variants and related names of Cheyenne include Cheyanne.
What are good sibling names for Cheyenne?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cynthia, Nancy, Tiffany and Jacqueline for a sister, Dustin, Brendan, Darius and Jakob for a brother.
Who are famous people named Cheyenne?
Cheyenne Jackson, actor; Cheyenne Woods, golfer.