How Many People Are Named Sequoya?
Complete statistics for the name Sequoya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sequoya is a very rare female name, with only 489 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 674,832 Americans. The majority of those named Sequoya are under 30, giving it a modern twist despite its peak popularity back in 1991.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 498 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sequoya Through the Generations
Sequoya has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1991 when 31 babies were given this name. Today, it's considered a very rare choice, with only 498 total births recorded throughout history. Interestingly, the average age of people named Sequoya is 31, indicating a relatively young demographic with 202 individuals under 30 years old, 296 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds appeal among younger parents looking for a unique name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sequoya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sequoya
How Many People Have the Name Sequoya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 489 people in the United States currently share the name Sequoya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 674,832 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sequoya a Common or Rare Name?
Sequoya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sequoya Mean?
Sequoya means "creative variant of Sequoia" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sequoya in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Sequoya Most Popular?
The name Sequoya reached peak popularity in 1991, with 31 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sequoya?
Approximately 489 people named Sequoya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 498. That works out to roughly 1 in 674,832 Americans.
Is Sequoya a rare name?
Sequoya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 674,832 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sequoya mean?
Sequoya means "creative variant of Sequoia" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sequoya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Sequoya are male and 99% are female.
When was Sequoya most popular?
Sequoya peaked in 1991 with 31 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.