Sheba
girl nameSheba entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1544 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1544
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3258 |
| 1920s | #4595 |
| 1940s | #5243 |
| 1950s | #3406 |
| 1960s | #3046 |
| 1970s | #2445 |
| 1980s | #3870 |
| 1990s | #7390 |
| 2000s | #13439 |
| 2010s | #14137 |
| 2020s | #10627 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Sheba are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheba alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheba in 2025?
- Sheba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sheba most popular?
- Sheba peaked in 1975, reaching #1544 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sheba with classmates?
- Sheba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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