Sheel
boy nameSheel entered the US charts in 1989, peaked at #7905 in 1989, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1989–2025
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rank today
#7905
peak (1989)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #7905 |
| 1990s | #9140 |
| 2000s | #12273 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sheel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sheel alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheel in 2025?
- Sheel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sheel most popular?
- Sheel peaked in 1989, reaching #7905 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sheel with classmates?
- Sheel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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