Sheehan
boy nameSheehan entered the US charts in 1983, peaked at #4907 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1983–2025
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rank today
#4907
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6358 |
| 1990s | #6503 |
| 2000s | #9457 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sheehan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sheehan alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheehan in 2025?
- Sheehan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sheehan most popular?
- Sheehan peaked in 1983, reaching #4907 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sheehan with classmates?
- Sheehan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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