Sierra
Peaked at #49 nationally in 1999, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1940, Sierra has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sierra — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#49
in 1999
Current rank
#596
in 2024
Years tracked
81
1940–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1940, Sierra reached its peak popularity for girls in 1999, ranking #49 nationally with 5,715 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #351 (2014) to #596 (2024) — a 41% drop.
As of 2024, Sierra ranks #596 nationally for girls, with 505 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #596 | 505 |
| 2023 | #568 | 524 |
| 2022 | #551 | 551 |
| 2021 | #509 | 611 |
| 2020 | #534 | 567 |
| 2019 | #499 | 630 |
| 2018 | #454 | 698 |
| 2017 | #450 | 704 |
Sierra — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2906
in 1978
Last ranked
#13721
in 2006
Years tracked
29
1975–2006
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1975, Sierra reached its peak popularity for boys in 1978, ranking #2906 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Sierra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2006, when it stood at #13721.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #13,721 | 5 |
| 2005 | #13,067 | 5 |
| 2004 | #5,207 | 16 |
| 2003 | #6,655 | 11 |
| 2002 | #9,248 | 7 |
| 2001 | #9,091 | 7 |
| 2000 | #8,098 | 8 |
| 1999 | #7,022 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sierra most popular?
Sierra was most popular in 1999, when it ranked #49 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sierra becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sierra?
At least 100,380 babies have been recorded with the name Sierra in the US since 1940, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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