Name Meaning & Origin
"A member of an indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Cheyenne is a unisex name of Lakota origin, though it is more commonly used by females than males. The origin of the word is uncertain, though it may be derived from the Lakota language, from the word Šahíyena. Alternative spellings include Cheyanne and Shyanne and diminutives include Chey. The name has enjoyed some degree of popularity in recent years in the United States, with it being in the top 450 names for girls between 2000 and 2017, according to the Social Security Administration.
Cheyenne is a unisex name of Lakota origin, though it is more commonly used by females than males. The origin of the word is uncertain, though it may be derived from the Lakota language, from the word Šahíyena. Alternative spellings include Cheyanne and Shyanne and diminutives include Chey. The name has enjoyed some degree of popularity in recent years in the United States, with it being in the top 450 names for girls between 2000 and 2017, according to the Social Security Administration.
Life Path 7 — Wisdom & Introspection: Analytical, spiritual, and truth-seeking.
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Root element "Cheyenne" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A member of an indigenous people of the Great Plains in North America.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~73,135 people named Cheyenne in the US. Peaked in 1996 with 4,975 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Cheyenne is 7, associated with Wisdom & Introspection. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 1.
Cheyenne is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 4% male and 96% female.
Approximately 73,135 people in the United States are named Cheyenne. The name peaked in 1996 with 4,975 recorded uses.
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