Cheyenne Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
American
Gender Distribution:
4% Masculine / 96% Feminine
Meaning:
Cheyenne means 'red talker' in the Dakota language and is associated with strength and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a name of Native American origin derived from the Cheyenne tribe. It is believed to come from the Dakota word 'šahíyena', which means 'red talker' or 'speaking in a red way'. The Cheyenne people are indigenous to the Great Plains region of North America, particularly present-day Montana and Wyoming. The name Cheyenne is often associated with strength, resilience, and a connection to nature.
Popularity of the Name Cheyenne
The popularity for the name Cheyenne peaked in popularity in the year 1996 with 4,865 births, which ranked number 147 out of 24,306 unique names for that year. Cheyenne had the most female births in 1996 with 4,865, which ranked number 68 out of 15,892 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1995 with 122, which ranked number 1,005 out of 10,329 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Cheyenne has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,028 births to 435 births, a decline of -57.68%. Among males, Cheyenne has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 9 births to 10 births, an increase of 11.11%. Among females, Cheyenne has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,019 births to 425 births, a decline of -58.29%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cheyenne
- 20 Year Trend of Cheyenne: -84.19%
- 10 Year Trend of Cheyenne: -57.68%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Cheyenne: 11.11%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cheyenne: -58.29%
Popularity of Cheyenne by State
Among females, Cheyenne was most popular in Southeastern states with 118 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 55 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cheyenne. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 290 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 734 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 783 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 496 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 968 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 676 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 628 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 699 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 475 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 648 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 426 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1160 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 655 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 522 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 841 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 643 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 55 | 604 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 427 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1070 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 712 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cheyenne
- Total Births of Cheyenne: 399 (-8.24%)
- Male Births of Cheyenne: 10 (1.06%)
- Female Births of Cheyenne: 389 (-8.37%)
Given the downward trend of Cheyenne over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.24% decrease in total births, for a total of 399 births in 2024. Male births for Cheyenne have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 10 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.06%. For Females, births for Cheyenne have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 389 female births in 2024, a decrease of -8.37%.