Cheyenne
boy nameCheyenne entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #897 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
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rank today
#897
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3690 |
| 1950s | #2270 |
| 1960s | #2041 |
| 1970s | #1217 |
| 1980s | #1406 |
| 1990s | #1292 |
| 2000s | #3831 |
| 2010s | #8240 |
| 2020s | #9772 |
Living bearers
About 2,500 people named Cheyenne are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cheyenne alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cheyenne in 2025?
- Cheyenne is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Cheyenne most popular?
- Cheyenne peaked in 1957, reaching #897 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cheyenne with classmates?
- Cheyenne will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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