Chyenne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chyenne is a name with Native American roots, meaning 'people of the red earth'. It evolved from the tribal name Cheyenne and has variants such as Shay and Shyenne. The name has gained popularity in the late 20th century, reflecting a contemporary image of uniqueness and cultural identity.
The name Chyenne is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South 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 relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chyenne has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Chyenne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3615th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2937th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 14808th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Chyenne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chyenne"
Pronunciation
/ʃaɪˈɛn/
Origin
Native American
Etymology
Chyenne is derived from the name of a Native American tribe, the Cheyenne, which comes from the Dakota Sioux word 'šahíyena', meaning 'people of the red earth'.
Meaning
people of the red earth
Language Evolution
Cheyenne, Šahíyena
Historical Usage
The name Chyenne gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century as a variant of the name Cheyenne, often used for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Cheyenne, Shyenne, Shay
Modern Popularity & Image
Chyenne is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with a sense of individuality and cultural heritage.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chyenne"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chyenne"
"Chyenne" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3615th of 27321 | 435 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2937th of 35406 | 870 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 14808th of 30306 | 56 |
Regional Popularity of "Chyenne" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chyenne" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
67.00% 2469th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
61.15% 3176th/5194 |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.40% 2355th/4582 |
63.07% 3257th/5164 |
37.47% 2740th/7313 |
58.72% 4382nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chyenne"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chyenne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.