Cheyenne
Every Cheyenne since 1946 — 73,428 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cheyenne
Cheyenne is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #920 in 2025 with 285 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 73,428 American babies have been named Cheyenne. Its peak came in 1996, when 4,975 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cheyenne stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cheyenne year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 285 | #920 | — | — |
| 2024 | 311 | #870 | 7 | #10,088 |
| 2023 | 358 | #787 | 6 | #11,082 |
| 2022 | 427 | #686 | 10 | #7,862 |
| 2021 | 451 | #660 | — | — |
| 2020 | 509 | #580 | 6 | #10,853 |
| 2019 | 632 | #496 | 11 | #7,260 |
| 2018 | 678 | #465 | — | — |
| 2017 | 741 | #429 | 8 | #9,005 |
| 2016 | 809 | #412 | 5 | #12,541 |
| 2015 | 952 | #346 | 11 | #7,154 |
| 2014 | 911 | #360 | 7 | #9,827 |
| 2013 | 983 | #330 | 9 | #8,233 |
| 2012 | 1,019 | #318 | 9 | #8,276 |
| 2011 | 1,159 | #274 | 10 | #7,603 |
| 2010 | 1,374 | #229 | 16 | #5,524 |
| 2009 | 1,771 | #186 | 14 | #6,153 |
| 2008 | 2,111 | #160 | 17 | #5,289 |
| 2007 | 2,366 | #147 | 17 | #5,242 |
| 2006 | 2,077 | #170 | 20 | #4,544 |
| 2005 | 1,966 | #171 | 17 | #4,861 |
| 2004 | 2,190 | #149 | 40 | #2,651 |
| 2003 | 2,475 | #134 | 32 | #3,004 |
| 2002 | 2,712 | #127 | 40 | #2,474 |
| 2001 | 2,875 | #119 | 46 | #2,223 |
| 2000 | 3,367 | #99 | 48 | #2,090 |
| 1995 | 4,088 | #86 | 122 | #1,007 |
| 1990 | 833 | #331 | 53 | #1,569 |
| 1985 | 178 | #894 | 40 | #1,598 |
| 1980 | 176 | #871 | 59 | #1,187 |
| 1975 | 87 | #1,279 | 63 | #1,044 |
| 1970 | 29 | #2,526 | 25 | #1,751 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,549 | 17 | #1,927 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,254 | 28 | #1,528 |
| 1955 | 15 | #2,997 | 5 | #3,964 |
| 1950 | 11 | #3,254 | — | — |
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Famous people named Cheyenne
- Cheyenne Jackson Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cheyenne in 2025?
Cheyenne ranked #920 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 285 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cheyenne?
73,428 babies have been named Cheyenne in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cheyenne most popular?
Cheyenne peaked in 1996, when 4,975 newborns received the name.
Is Cheyenne a boy or girl name?
Cheyenne is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cheyenne rising or falling?
Cheyenne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cheyenne?
Well-known people named Cheyenne include Cheyenne Jackson (actor).