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Summary

The name Cheyenne has Native American origins, specifically from the Dakota Sioux language. It means 'People of the alien speech' and has evolved from 'Šahíyena' to its current form. The name gained popularity in the 19th century during westward expansion in America. It carries connotations of cultural heritage and strength, with no biblical relevance. Notable individuals with the name include actors, singers, and athletes.

The name Cheyenne is most popular in Alaska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Cheyenne has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Cheyenne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2131st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1315th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1235th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3116th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9635th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3683rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1524th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 213th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 136th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 491st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cheyenne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.