Sierra
boy nameSierra entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #2799 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#2799
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4364 |
| 1980s | #4840 |
| 1990s | #5343 |
| 2000s | #8429 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Sierra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sierra alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 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 is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sierra most popular?
- Sierra peaked in 1978, reaching #2799 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sierra with classmates?
- Sierra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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