Sierrah
Feminine name derived from Spanish "sierra" meaning mountain range.
Name Census estimates that about 1,120 living Americans carry the first name Sierrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sierrah today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sierrah births was 2001 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sierrah. 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
1.1K
~ 1 in 306,031 Americans
Peak year
2001
81 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,053
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Sierrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sierrah from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 521 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sierrah 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 Sierrah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sierrahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Sierrah, while Wisconsin, Virginia, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 21 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sierrah
The name Sierrah has its origins in the Spanish language, and is closely tied to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Spain. The name is derived from the Spanish word "sierra," which means "saw" or "jagged ridge," referring to the serrated appearance of the mountain peaks. The earliest recorded use of the name dates back to the 16th century in Spain.
In Spanish culture, the name Sierrah was often given to individuals born or residing in the vicinity of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It was a way to honor the majestic natural beauty of the region and connect the person to their geographical roots. The name gradually spread beyond Spain as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to other parts of the world, particularly the Americas.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Sierrah was Sierrah de Castilla, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for local artisans in the Sierra Nevada region.
In the 17th century, Sierrah de la Cruz was a renowned Spanish painter and engraver. She was one of the few female artists recognized during that time and her works often depicted religious scenes and landscapes inspired by the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Another notable figure was Sierrah Montoya, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Juan de Oñate's expedition to present-day New Mexico in the late 16th century. Montoya played a significant role in the establishment of Spanish settlements in the region and is remembered for his interactions with the indigenous peoples.
In the 19th century, Sierrah García was a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Emiliano Zapata during the Mexican Revolution. She was known for her bravery and commitment to the cause of land reform and social justice.
More recently, Sierrah Carrillo was a Chilean environmental activist and conservationist who dedicated her life to protecting the biodiversity of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Chile. She was instrumental in establishing several protected areas and raising awareness about the importance of preserving these unique ecosystems.
While the name Sierrah has Spanish origins, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world. Its connection to the majestic Sierra Nevada mountains and its historical significance make it a unique and meaningful name choice.
People
Sierrah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sierrah 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
Sierrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sierrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,120 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sierrah 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 306,031 US residents.
Is Sierrah a common name?
We classify Sierrah as "Rare". It ranks above 90.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sierrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Sierrah was 2001, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sierrah is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sierrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sierrah 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.