Sequoia
Every Sequoia since 1958 — 4,432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sequoia
Sequoia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,987 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 4,432 American babies have been named Sequoia — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2002, when 193 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sequoia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sequoia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,987 | 14 | #6,395 |
| 2024 | 77 | #2,382 | 10 | #8,221 |
| 2023 | 81 | #2,284 | 18 | #5,423 |
| 2022 | 92 | #2,101 | 15 | #6,097 |
| 2021 | 81 | #2,282 | 23 | #4,471 |
| 2020 | 79 | #2,275 | 18 | #5,195 |
| 2019 | 92 | #2,066 | 16 | #5,759 |
| 2018 | 77 | #2,384 | 12 | #7,054 |
| 2017 | 80 | #2,316 | 19 | #5,077 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,734 | 13 | #6,663 |
| 2015 | 74 | #2,470 | 13 | #6,614 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,578 | 13 | #6,569 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,898 | 13 | #6,555 |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,562 | 10 | #8,041 |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,661 | 10 | #7,966 |
| 2010 | 79 | #2,402 | 14 | #6,310 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,589 | 15 | #6,038 |
| 2008 | 81 | #2,396 | 15 | #6,012 |
| 2007 | 102 | #2,014 | 10 | #8,068 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1,956 | 16 | #5,482 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,875 | 17 | #4,998 |
| 2004 | 134 | #1,515 | 18 | #4,762 |
| 2003 | 142 | #1,409 | 15 | #5,226 |
| 2002 | 181 | #1,147 | 12 | #6,010 |
| 2001 | 135 | #1,410 | 19 | #4,267 |
| 2000 | 109 | #1,630 | 11 | #6,237 |
| 1995 | 106 | #1,501 | 8 | #6,870 |
| 1990 | 93 | #1,614 | — | — |
| 1985 | 44 | #2,311 | 5 | #7,402 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,111 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,805 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sequoia in 2025?
Sequoia ranked #1,987 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sequoia?
4,432 babies have been named Sequoia in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sequoia most popular?
Sequoia peaked in 2002, when 193 newborns received the name.
Is Sequoia a boy or girl name?
Sequoia is used for both: about 89% of babies named Sequoia have been girls and 11% boys.
Is the name Sequoia rising or falling?
Sequoia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.