How old is someone named Cheyenne?
The average Cheyenne is 25 years old.
Half of all living Cheyennes are between 20 and 31.
When was Cheyenne popular?
Cheyenne was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1996, and dropped away. That's why most Cheyennes are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 47 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 322 | 240 |
| 1960s | 253 | 210 |
| 1970s | 1,345 | 1,200 |
| 1980s | 2,792 | 2,700 |
| 1990s | 32,754 | 32,000 |
| 2000s | 24,201 | 24,000 |
| 2010s | 9,344 | 9,300 |
| 2020s | 2,370 | 2,400 |
How many Cheyennes are still alive?
About 72,000 Cheyennes are alive in the US today. That's 98% of the roughly 73,000 babies named Cheyenne since 1946.
Nearly every Cheyenne ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Cheyenne?
More than half of living Cheyennes are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 2%
- Millennial 30%
- Gen Z 56%
- Gen Alpha 11%
Is Cheyenne an old name?
Not really. Cheyenne is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Cheyenne will be 50 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Cheyenne a boy or girl name?
Mostly girls: 96.6% of living Cheyennes are women.
Names the same age as Cheyenne
NAME TWIN
Cheyenne's name twin is Cheyanne. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Cheyanne's age curve is the closest match to Cheyenne's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Cheyenne
How old is the average Cheyenne?
The average Cheyenne in the US is 25 years old. The median is 27, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cheyenne?
About 72,000 Cheyennes are alive in the US today, out of roughly 73,000 babies given the name since 1946.
When was the name Cheyenne most popular?
In 1996, when about 5,000 baby girls were named Cheyenne.
Is Cheyenne a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 56% of living Cheyennes are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this