Total births
720
Girls' name · since 1976
Cheyene
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 720 babies named Cheyene, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 720
- total births
- 1976–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Cheyene sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 720 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Cheyene recorded 720 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2010.
- 720 total births
- 1976–2010 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
720 girls have been named Cheyene since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2010.
- 720
- total births
- 1976–2010
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Cheyene was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
57 babies were named Cheyene in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
Cheyene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cheyene's full recorded timeline at 1998, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1976, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 57 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cheyene at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1997
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Cheyene popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2010
- Peak year (1997)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Cheyene popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 1987 (Cheyene as boys' name)
Cheyene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Cheyene's strongest decade.
417 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Cheyene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 28
1980s
28 births
- 1990s
1990s
417 births
- 2000s
2000s
261 births
- 2010s 9
2010s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 417 births (58% of all-time use).
How Cheyene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cheyene's total volume
Cheyene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cheyene by state
Where Cheyene concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 29 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Florida | | 21 | 2.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #4 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Cheyene's total US births 4.0%
Even split
29 of 720 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cheyene? ▼
720 babies have been named Cheyene since 1976. It was last recorded in 2010. The peak year was 1997 with 57 births.
When was Cheyene most popular? ▼
Cheyene was most popular in the 1990s decade with 417 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Cheyene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cheyene are California (29 births), Florida (21 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Cheyene been used? ▼
Records for Cheyene go back to 1976, giving 35 years of history through 2010.
What names are similar to Cheyene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cheyene's data
- Cheyene's decade-level peak was the 1990s (417 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cheyenes (29 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cheyene
Nearby Names Like Cheyene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cheyene
Cheryl Girl
#3977 439,539 births
Chelsea Girl
#789 162,884 births
Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Cheyene side by side: Cheyene vs Cheryl Cheyene vs Chelsea Cheyene vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2010 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cheyene: Baby Name Since 1976 - 720 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cheyene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cheyene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.