Declining since 1997, #3,342 for girls today.
Popularity of Cheyanne since 1956
Babies named Cheyanne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 186 |
| 1980s | 481 |
| 1990s | 6,233 |
| 2000s | 6,034 |
| 2010s | 2,068 |
| 2020s | 395 |
Meaning & origin
Cheyanne is a modern invented spelling of the name Cheyenne, which has its roots in the Native American Cheyenne tribe. The first recorded use of Cheyanne was in 1956, and it saw a surge in popularity during the 1990s, peaking in 1997. Since then, its usage has fallen, and in 2025 it ranked 3,342 with approximately 1 in 34,941 girls receiving the name. The name is almost exclusively given to girls and has been most common in the states of Tennessee, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. Like many respelled names, Cheyanne reflects a trend toward unique and personalized spellings in late 20th century American naming.
Cheyanne is a modern respelling of Cheyenne, which is derived from the Dakota Sioux word "šahíyena" meaning "little red ones." The Cheyenne are a Native American tribe originally from the Great Lakes region. The name was popularized in the late 20th century as part of a trend for place and tribal names, and the variant spelling Cheyanne emerged to add a feminine touch.
Where Cheyanne is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chey, CheyChey, Anne, Annie
Sibling names for Cheyanne
Names that share Cheyanne's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Cheyanne
Names whose popularity has moved with Cheyanne's over the last 50 years.
