Sierra
girl name#614 in 2025Sierra entered the US charts in 1940, peaked at #49 in 1999, ranks #614 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1940–2025
#614
rank today
#49
peak (1999)
476
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2616 |
| 1950s | #4920 |
| 1960s | #4893 |
| 1970s | #1769 |
| 1980s | #487 |
| 1990s | #85 |
| 2000s | #112 |
| 2010s | #369 |
| 2020s | #561 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Sierra has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 99,000 people named Sierra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sierra alive today was born around 1999, making them about 26 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sierra in 2025?
- Sierra ranks #614 among US girl names in 2025, with 476 babies given the name.
- When was the name Sierra most popular?
- Sierra peaked in 1999, reaching #49 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sierra with classmates?
- Sierra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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