Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Cheney
//ˈtʃeɪni//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20016 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cheney's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Cheney's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cheney |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 12 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Cheney through the decades
- Cheney peaked in 2001, when 31 babies were named Cheney in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2004–2019), use of Cheney has fallen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.