Cheyenne: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced shy-AN · 2 syllables
Cheyenne means “to speak incoherently; red”, from French and Native American.
Borrowed from French Cheyenne, from Dakota sahiyena, from Dakota saia (“to speak incoherently”), from Dakota sa (“red”) and Dakota ya (“to speak”).
- Meaning
- to speak incoherently; red
- Origin
- French, Native American
- Pronunciation
- shy-AN
- US rank (2025)
- #920
- US babies a year
- about 371 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Cheyenne?
Cheyenne was the #920 name in the US in 2025, given to 285 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Cheyenne?
Half of US adults named Cheyenne are older than 28; most are between 19 and 41. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Cheyenne
What does the name Cheyenne mean?
Cheyenne means “to speak incoherently; red”. It comes from French and Native American.
How do you pronounce Cheyenne?
Cheyenne is pronounced shy-AN.
How popular is the name Cheyenne?
Cheyenne was the #920 name in the US in 2025, given to 285 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 63% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Cheyenne?
Half of US adults named Cheyenne are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 41.