Sierra
Meaningmountain range · Spanish
- US rank
- #614
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #49 in 1999
476 babies were named Sierra in the US in 2025. It has dropped 83 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1940–2025
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sierra you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,376 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sierra, 476 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sierra would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySierra first shows up in US birth records in 1940, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 85 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1999, when it ranked #49. Today it's #614, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSierra was 10× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 329 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 3,376.
- TrendSierra has slipped 83 places over the last five years and now sits at #614. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedSierra is most popular in New Mexico, where it ranks #182, followed by South Dakota (#188) and California (#259). It's in the top 1,000 in 25 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Sierra means “mountain range”.
About the name Sierra
Sierra is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “mountain range”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-rra”. US birth records list Sierra for girls from 1940 to 2025, in 82 of those 86 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #49 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #614, with 476 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 | 91,408 girls |
| 1950s | 2.8 | 361,011 girls |
| 1960s | 4.5 | 220,751 girls |
| 1970s | 51 | 19,455 girls |
| 1980s | 505 | 1,981 girls |
| 1990s | 2,448 | 409 girls |
| 2000s | 1,883 | 531 girls |
| 2010s | 528 | 1,893 girls |
| 2020s | 333 | 3,003 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.3 | 231,481 boys |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 279,330 boys |
| 1990s | 5.6 | 179,856 boys |
| 2000s | 4.3 | 234,114 boys |
Other spellings of Sierra
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Sierra
What does the name Sierra mean?
Sierra means “mountain range” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Sierra?
Sierra has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Sierra a boy or girl name?
Sierra is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sierra?
Sierra ranked #614 for US girls in 2025, given to 476 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#49).