Name Legacy

Sierra

Recorded 1940–2025 · United States

Sierra was most popular in 1998, when 5,853 American babies were given the name — ranking #118 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,211, with 476 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 100,866 people named Sierra.

Most popular in1998
Rank that year#118
Births that year5,853
Total since 1880100,866

Sierra over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sierra’s peak in 1998. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org