Total births
1,372
Girls' name · since 1977
Chyenne
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 1,372 babies named Chyenne, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,372
- total births
- 1977–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Chyenne sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,372 recorded since 1977.
Chyenne has 1,372 recorded births among girls since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2023.
- 1,372 total births
- 1977–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,372 girls have been named Chyenne since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,372
- total births
- 1977–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Chyenne was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
113 babies were named Chyenne in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Chyenne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chyenne's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1977, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 113, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chyenne at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Chyenne popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2023
- Peak year (1996)
- 113
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Chyenne popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1977 (Chyenne as boys' name)
Chyenne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chyenne's strongest decade.
690 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Chyenne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
- 1990s
1990s
690 births
- 2000s
2000s
515 births
- 2010s 105
2010s
105 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 690 births (50% of all-time use).
How Chyenne 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 Chyenne's total volume
Chyenne vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chyenne by state
Where Chyenne concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 92 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 76 | 5.5% |
| #3 | Florida | | 69 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 42 | 3.1% |
| #5 | New York | | 23 | 1.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 21 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Missouri | | 16 | 1.2% |
| #8 | Indiana | | 15 | 1.1% |
California share of Chyenne's total US births 6.7%
Even split
92 of 1,372 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Chyenne appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chyenne? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,372 babies named Chyenne. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 113 births.
When was Chyenne most popular? ▼
Chyenne was most popular in the 1990s decade with 690 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Chyenne most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chyenne are California (92 births), Texas (76 births), Florida (69 births).
How long has the name Chyenne been used? ▼
Records for Chyenne go back to 1977, giving 47 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Chyenne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chyna, Chyanne, Chynna, Chyann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chyenne's data
- Chyenne's decade-level peak was the 1990s (690 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chyennes (92 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 Chyenne
Nearby Names Like Chyenne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chyenne
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Chyanne Girl
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Chynna Girl
2,263 births
Chyann Girl
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Chyla Girl
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Compare Chyenne side by side: Chyenne vs Chyna Chyenne vs Chyanne Chyenne vs Chynna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1977–2023 (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. "Chyenne: Baby Name Since 1977 - 1,372 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chyenne. 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 Chyenne 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 June 2026.