Sierra
5 countries#614 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sierra was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
100,866 births recorded 1940–2025 · currently #614 · peaked in 1998 with 5,853 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
419 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #441 · peaked in 2021 with 52 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
344 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #828 · peaked in 2021 with 43 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
54 births recorded 2007–2022 · currently #3317 · peaked in 2019 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
45 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #359 · peaked in 2025 with 9 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
30 births recorded 2008–2024 · peaked in 2023 with 7 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sierra’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #140 | — |
| 2007 | #168 | ↓28 |
| 2008 | #175 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #196 | ↓21 |
| 2010 | #214 | ↓18 |
| 2011 | #278 | ↓64 |
| 2012 | #278 | — |
| 2013 | #342 | ↓64 |
| 2014 | #350 | ↓8 |
| 2015 | #404 | ↓54 |
| 2016 | #424 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #449 | ↓25 |
| 2018 | #452 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #497 | ↓45 |
| 2020 | #531 | ↓34 |
| 2021 | #508 | ↑23 |
| 2022 | #551 | ↓43 |
| 2023 | #566 | ↓15 |
| 2024 | #593 | ↓27 |
| 2025 | #614 | ↓21 |
Frequently asked questions about Sierra
Is Sierra a popular name?
Yes — Sierra currently ranks #614 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sierra more common for boys or girls?
Sierra is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sierra most popular?
Sierra peaked in 1998 in United States, with 5,853 recorded births that year.
Is Sierra rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sierra’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1313 in 1940 to #614 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sierra?
At least 101,339 babies have been recorded with the name Sierra across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Sierra popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sierra appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sierra?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sierra include Ari, Ariya, Campbell, Marie.
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