Total births
493
Girls' name · since 1978
Sequoya
493 babies named Sequoya in U.S. Social Security records since 1978, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 493
- total births
- 1978–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
493 girls have been named Sequoya since 1978, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sequoya recorded 493 times among girls since 1978, 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 1978 to 2023.
- 493 total births
- 1978–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
493 girls have been named Sequoya since 1978, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 493
- total births
- 1978–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Sequoya was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
31 babies were named Sequoya in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Sequoya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sequoya splits its recorded history at 1996: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 31 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sequoya at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Sequoya popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2023
- Peak year (1991)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Sequoya popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1986 (Sequoya as boys' name)
Sequoya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sequoya's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Sequoya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 20
1970s
20 births
- 1980s
1980s
105 births
- 1990s
1990s
220 births
- 2000s
2000s
123 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 220 births (45% of all-time use).
Sequoya by state
Where Sequoya concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 12 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.0% |
Georgia share of Sequoya's total US births 2.4%
Even split
12 of 493 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sequoya? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 493 babies named Sequoya. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 31 births.
When was Sequoya most popular? ▼
Sequoya was most popular in the 1990s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Sequoya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sequoya are Georgia (12 births), Ohio (6 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Sequoya been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sequoya since 1978 -- 46 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Sequoya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sequoia, Sequoyah, Sequita, Sequioa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sequoya's data
- Sequoya's decade-level peak was the 1990s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Sequoyas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Sequoya
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Sequita Girl
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Sequioa Girl
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Sequana Girl
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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, 1978–2023 (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. "Sequoya: Baby Name Since 1978 - 493 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sequoya. 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 Sequoya 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.