Cierra
A female given name from Irish of modern American usage, variant of Ciara or Sierra.
Every Cierra since 1978 — 27,659 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cierra
Cierra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,727 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 27,659 American babies have been named Cierra. Its peak came in 1998, when 1,687 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 Cierra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cierra 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 | 63 | #2,727 | — | — |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,898 | — | — |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,656 | — | — |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,549 | — | — |
| 2021 | 39 | #3,818 | — | — |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,900 | — | — |
| 2019 | 60 | #2,790 | — | — |
| 2018 | 52 | #3,118 | — | — |
| 2017 | 65 | #2,673 | — | — |
| 2016 | 82 | #2,312 | — | — |
| 2015 | 109 | #1,874 | — | — |
| 2014 | 123 | #1,708 | — | — |
| 2013 | 139 | #1,559 | — | — |
| 2012 | 170 | #1,376 | — | — |
| 2011 | 185 | #1,280 | — | — |
| 2010 | 237 | #1,047 | — | — |
| 2009 | 247 | #1,048 | — | — |
| 2008 | 369 | #791 | — | — |
| 2007 | 409 | #716 | — | — |
| 2006 | 522 | #563 | — | — |
| 2005 | 756 | #414 | — | — |
| 2004 | 915 | #349 | 7 | #9,115 |
| 2003 | 1,076 | #289 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,269 | #252 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,372 | #231 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,383 | #230 | — | — |
| 1995 | 1,596 | #186 | — | — |
| 1990 | 1,043 | #268 | 8 | #5,920 |
| 1985 | 456 | #466 | — | — |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,025 | — | — |
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Famous people named Cierra
- Cierra Ramirez Actor · b. 1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cierra mean?
A female given name from Irish of modern American usage, variant of Ciara or Sierra.
How popular is the name Cierra in 2025?
Cierra ranked #2,727 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cierra?
27,659 babies have been named Cierra in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cierra most popular?
Cierra peaked in 1998, when 1,687 newborns received the name.
Is Cierra a boy or girl name?
Cierra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cierra rising or falling?
Cierra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cierra?
Well-known people named Cierra include Cierra Ramirez (actor).