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Cheyanne

Girl name · 13 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cheyanne: 13 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2002.

Cheyanne is a modern respelling of Cheyenne, derived from the Dakota Sioux word “šahíyena,” meaning “people of a different language” or, perhaps, “red talkers”—a name given to the Cheyenne tribe. Though not traditionally Scottish, this spelling has grown in popularity across the UK since the 1970s, often chosen for its soft, lyrical sound. Famous bearers include American actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, known for his Broadway and television work, and the name also carries a geographical link through Cheyenne, Wyoming, capital of the state. As a variant, Cheyanne shares roots with Shyanne and Shayenne, and in Scotland it reflects the broader trend of adopting evocative, place-inspired names with a gentle, melodic feel.

Girl 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20024 babies
Latest (2010)
#8023 babies
Total births
13since 1993
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2002 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).