Unisex nameCurrently #14,948 in the USRising
Sequoyah
//səˈkwɔɪə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19998 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sequoyah'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.
Sequoyah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sequoyah |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 26 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Sequoyah through the decades
- Sequoyah peaked in 1999, when 35 babies were named Sequoyah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2024), use of Sequoyah has fallen 57% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sequoyah currently ranks #14,948 in the US and is on the rise.