Cheyenne
Peaked at #68 nationally in 1996, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1946, Cheyenne has been recorded 96% of the time for girls and 4% of the time for boys.
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Cheyenne — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#68
in 1996
Current rank
#867
in 2024
Years tracked
78
1946–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1946, Cheyenne reached its peak popularity for girls in 1996, ranking #68 nationally with 4,866 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #360 (2014) to #867 (2024) — a 58% drop.
As of 2024, Cheyenne ranks #867 nationally for girls, with 310 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #867 | 310 |
| 2023 | #788 | 356 |
| 2022 | #687 | 426 |
| 2021 | #662 | 449 |
| 2020 | #579 | 509 |
| 2019 | #496 | 632 |
| 2018 | #465 | 678 |
| 2017 | #429 | 740 |
Cheyenne — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#903
in 1957
Current rank
#10053
in 2024
Years tracked
71
1949–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1949, Cheyenne reached its peak popularity for boys in 1957, ranking #903 nationally with 71 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #9824 (2014) to #10053 (2024) — a 2% drop.
As of 2024, Cheyenne ranks #10053 nationally for boys, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #10,053 | 7 |
| 2023 | #11,070 | 6 |
| 2022 | #7,858 | 10 |
| 2020 | #10,848 | 6 |
| 2019 | #7,258 | 11 |
| 2017 | #9,002 | 8 |
| 2016 | #12,537 | 5 |
| 2015 | #7,154 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cheyenne most popular?
Cheyenne was most popular in 1996, when it ranked #68 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cheyenne becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cheyenne?
At least 73,135 babies have been recorded with the name Cheyenne in the US since 1946, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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