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Cheyney

CHAY-nee /ʧeɪˈni/

At a glance

In short
Cheyney is a unique and distinctive feminine name with English origins and associations with strength and individuality.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1995 (#13,386)
Babies in 1995
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,848 in 1989
First recorded
1989

Meaning of Cheyney

Cheyney is a feminine name with English origins. This name has variations such as Cheyne. In the United States, Cheyney has been given to a handful of newborns over the years. While it may not be among the most popular choices, Cheyney carries a unique and distinctive sound. It has associations with strength and individuality, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet beautiful name for their daughter.

How to pronounce Cheyney

English

Popularity of Cheyney in the U.S.

Cheyney was last recorded in the U.S. in 1995, ranked #13,386 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,848 in 1989. It first appears in the records in 1989.

Bar and line chart: Cheyney in the U.S., 1989–1995. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 18 in 1989 and 5 in 1995. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,848 in 1989, #13,386 in 1995.
  • Girls named Cheyney (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1989–1995. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1989⁠–⁠1995 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
1995513,386back
1990512,958▼ 8,110
1989184,848new

Notable people named Cheyney

  • Cheyney McKnight is an African American historical interpreter and educator known for Not Your Momma's History.