Cheyne
Of Anglo-Norman origin, ultimately from Old French chesne (“oak”).
Every Cheyne since 1971 — 1,025 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cheyne
Cheyne is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1971, 1,025 American babies have been named Cheyne — about 89% boys and 11% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1980, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Cheyne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cheyne 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,025 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,542 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,477 |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,039 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #12,616 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,130 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,212 | 14 | #5,962 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,866 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,311 | 9 | #7,742 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,646 | 12 | #6,201 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,292 | 16 | #4,853 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,933 |
| 2001 | — | — | 17 | #4,511 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,309 | 15 | #4,817 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,082 | 21 | #3,207 |
| 1990 | — | — | 67 | #1,362 |
| 1985 | — | — | 38 | #1,647 |
| 1980 | 11 | #5,984 | 70 | #1,080 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cheyne mean?
Of Anglo-Norman origin, ultimately from Old French chesne (“oak”).
How popular is the name Cheyne in 2025?
Cheyne did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Cheyne?
1,025 babies have been named Cheyne in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cheyne most popular?
Cheyne peaked in 1980, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Cheyne a boy or girl name?
Cheyne is used for both: about 11% of babies named Cheyne have been girls and 89% boys.
Is the name Cheyne rising or falling?
Cheyne is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.