Will my child share the name Cheyenne with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Cheyenne per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cheyenne in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cheyenne becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cheyenne has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 906 places in the last five years. Its peak was #342 in 2000. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Cheyenne popular in the US as well as the UK?

Cheyenne is more popular in the US (#867) than in the UK (#4057). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Cheyenne a popular baby name in the United States?

Cheyenne ranks #867 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4057

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is a distinctive choice, ranked #4057 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Cheyenne in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4057

US Rank #867

About the Name Cheyenne

Cheyenne has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 906 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #342 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Cheyenne is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #867, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.