Declining since 1998, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Cheyann since 1980
Babies named Cheyann per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 628 |
| 2000s | 730 |
| 2010s | 254 |
| 2020s | 22 |
Meaning & origin
Cheyann is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, a time when creatively respelled names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak rank of 13,208th in 1999, with an estimated 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name that year. Since 1998, its usage has followed a consistent decline, reflecting a broader shift away from late-20th-century invented spellings. As a variant of Cheyenne, Cheyann carries an indirect connection to the Native American tribe, though the spelling itself is a purely English-language innovation. The name has never been widely concentrated in any particular state or region, and its rarity today makes it an uncommon choice.
Cheyann emerged as a modern English coinage in the late 20th century, likely derived from the name Cheyenne, which originates from the Dakota Sioux word 'Šahíyena', referring to the Cheyenne people. The spelling with an 'n' at the end is a modern alteration, possibly influenced by names like Ann or Ryan, and was first recorded in the United States in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chey, Ann, Chey-Chey
Sibling names for Cheyann
Names that share Cheyann's style, for a brother or sister.
