Total births
477
Unisex name · since 1977
Sequoyah
477 babies named Sequoyah in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1997. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #13890
- among girls today
- 477
- born since 1977
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Sequoyah is the #13890 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 477 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sequoyah has been recorded 477 times among girls since 1977, currently ranked #13890 nationally and more common than 22% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #13890 among girls today
- 477 born since 1977
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sequoyah is currently the #13890 unisex name in America, more common than 22% of girls - 477 born since 1977, peaking in the 1990s.
- #13890
- among girls today
- 477
- born since 1977
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other girls
Sequoyah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13890
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 22% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Sequoyah was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
23 babies were named Sequoyah in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Sequoyah compares
477 Top 46% higher than 54% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sequoyah's all-time total is 25% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sequoyah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 477 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sequoyah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sequoyah's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2021, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1997 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sequoyah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#13,890
Active since
1977
Sequoyah popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Sequoyah popularity over time - boys
201 total births recorded since 1919 (Sequoyah as boys' name)
Sequoyah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Sequoyah's strongest decade.
175 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Sequoyah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 69
1980s
69 births
- 1990s
1990s
175 births
- 2000s
2000s
138 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
- 2020s 35
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 175 births (37% of all-time use).
Sequoyah by state
Where Sequoyah concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 21 | 4.4% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 1.0% |
Georgia share of Sequoyah's total US births 4.4%
Even split
21 of 477 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sequoyah? ▼
477 babies have been named Sequoyah since 1977. It currently ranks #13890 among girls. The peak year was 1997 with 23 births.
When was Sequoyah most popular? ▼
Sequoyah was most popular in the 1990s decade with 175 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Sequoyah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sequoyah are Georgia (21 births), California (5 births).
Is Sequoyah a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sequoyah is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 477 births, and as a boy's name it has 201 births.
How long has the name Sequoyah been used? ▼
Sequoyah has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Sequoyah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sequoia, Sequoya, Sequita, Sequioa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sequoyah's data
- Sequoyah's decade-level peak was the 1990s (175 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Sequoyahs (21 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 Sequoyah
Nearby Names Like Sequoyah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sequoyah
Sequoia Girl
#2368 3,941 births
Sequoya Girl
493 births
Sequita Girl
200 births
Sequioa Girl
52 births
Sequana Girl
49 births
Compare Sequoyah side by side: Sequoyah vs Sequoia Sequoyah vs Sequoya Sequoyah vs Sequita
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sequoyah
Naudia #13889
1,420 births · Peak 2002
Cassady #13891
1,085 births · Peak 1999
Lynzee #13888
836 births · Peak 1993
Federica #13892
274 births · Peak 2021
Ferrah #13887
102 births · Peak 2011
Kirin #13893
413 births · Peak 2007
Yliana #13886
510 births · Peak 2005
Carisma #13894
534 births · Peak 2000
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, 1977–2025 (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. "Sequoyah: #13890 Unisex Name - 477 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sequoyah. 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 Sequoyah 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.