Sequoyah
Pronunciation: [ s-uhkw-OY-uh ]
Sequoyah is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,181 in the US, popular nicknames include Seq, Sey, and Seqie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Sequoyah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 196 babies have been named Sequoyah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sequoyah is past its peak , currently ranked #38,181 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,181
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sequoyah is also used as a girl name, ranked #33928.
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About the Name Sequoyah
Sequoyah is a boy name .
Is Sequoyah a boy or girl name? Sequoyah is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,181 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #33,928. Sequoyah is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sequoyah is currently ranked #38,181 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sequoyah include Seq, Sey, Seqie, and Sequie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis