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How Many People Are Named Cheyenne?
Estimated people named Cheyenne living in the U.S. today
71,269
Gender distribution
4% male · 96% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 73,135
- Peak year: 1996 (4,975 births)
- Estimated living today: 71,269
Cheyenne by age group — who carries the name today?
Cheyenne popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Cheyenne
Cheyenne has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 73,135 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 71,269 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,796 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Cheyennes you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Cheyenne in the US?
An estimated 71,269 people named Cheyenne are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Cheyenne rare — about 1 in 4,796 Americans.
Is Cheyenne a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Cheyenne is 4% male and 96% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Cheyenne most popular?
Cheyenne peaked in 1996, when 4,975 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Cheyenne?
Cheyenne ranks #699 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).