Cyenna
A feminine given name of unknown origin, potentially a unique spelling variation.
Name Census estimates that about 113 living Americans carry the first name Cyenna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cyenna today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cyenna births was 2001 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cyenna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
113
~ 1 in 3,033,224 Americans
Peak year
2001
11 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2014 SSA rank
#13,390
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Cyenna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cyenna from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 76 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Cyenna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cyenna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cyenna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cyenna
The name Cyenna is a relatively modern invention, likely inspired by the name Sienna, which has its roots in the Italian city of Siena. While there is no definitive record of its origin, it is believed that Cyenna emerged as a variant spelling in the late 20th or early 21st century.
This name does not appear to have any direct historical references or mentions in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, its similarity to the name Sienna suggests a possible connection to the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany, where the city of Siena is located.
Due to its recent coinage, there are relatively few notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Cyenna. However, here are five examples of people who have carried this name:
1. Cyenna Roberts, an American actress and model, known for her roles in independent films and television series in the early 2000s.
2. Cyenna Sampson, a Canadian writer and poet, whose debut collection of poetry, "Lyrical Landscapes," was published in 2018.
3. Cyenna Callaghan, an Australian artist and sculptor, whose works have been featured in various exhibitions across the country since the late 1990s.
4. Cyenna Wilkins, a British entrepreneur and founder of a successful sustainable fashion brand, launched in the early 2010s.
5. Cyenna Delgado, a Mexican-American activist and community organizer, recognized for her work in advocating for immigrant rights and social justice initiatives in the United States since the mid-2000s.
While the name Cyenna may be a recent addition to the lexicon of given names, its similarity to more established names like Sienna and its potential connection to the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany make it a unique and intriguing choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
People
Cyenna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cyenna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cyenna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cyenna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 113 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cyenna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,033,224 US residents.
Is Cyenna a common name?
We classify Cyenna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 115 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cyenna most popular?
The single biggest year for Cyenna was 2001, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cyenna is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cyenna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cyenna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cyenna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cyenna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cyenna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cyenna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Cyenna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.