Sheyanne
A feminine given name likely derived from the French name Cheyenne, pertaining to a Native American tribe.
Name Census estimates that about 719 living Americans carry the first name Sheyanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sheyanne today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sheyanne births was 1997 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sheyanne. 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
719
~ 1 in 476,710 Americans
Peak year
1997
62 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2017 SSA rank
#18,076
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Sheyanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sheyanne from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 368 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheyanne 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 Sheyanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sheyannes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Indiana recorded the most babies named Sheyanne, while Washington, Pennsylvania, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sheyanne
The name Sheyanne is a relatively modern English name, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. It is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the name Shanna or Shannon, which have their roots in the Irish name Siobhán or Siúbhán.
Siobhán is derived from the Old Irish word "siubhal," which means "to walk" or "to journey." This suggests that Sheyanne may have a symbolic meaning related to travel, exploration, or embarking on a new path in life.
While there are no known historical references to the specific spelling "Sheyanne" in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the name's connection to the Irish name Siobhán links it to the rich cultural heritage of Ireland.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Sheyanne are likely from the late 20th century, as it gained popularity as a unique and modern variation of more traditional Irish names.
Notable individuals throughout history who bore variations of the name Sheyanne include:
1. Siobhán McKenna (1923-1986), an Irish actress famous for her stage performances in plays by Shakespeare and other renowned playwrights.
2. Siobhán Fahey (born 1958), an Irish musician and songwriter, best known as the co-founder and former member of the British pop group Bananarama.
3. Siobhán Parkinson (born 1954), an Irish author of children's and young adult literature, known for her novels exploring themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery.
4. Siobhán Donaghy (born 1984), an English singer-songwriter and former member of the pop group Sugababes.
5. Siobhán Fleming (born 1966), an Irish singer and actress who has performed in various musicals and stage productions in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
While the name Sheyanne itself may not have a long historical lineage, its connection to the Irish name Siobhán roots it in a rich cultural tradition and suggests a meaning associated with journeying, exploration, and embarking on new adventures.
People
Sheyanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sheyanne as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sheyanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sheyanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 719 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sheyanne 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 476,710 US residents.
Is Sheyanne a common name?
We classify Sheyanne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 738 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sheyanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Sheyanne was 1997, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sheyanne is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sheyanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sheyanne 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.
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.