Sheldon
girl nameSheldon entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #3103 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#3103
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3717 |
| 1940s | #4201 |
| 1950s | #4806 |
| 1960s | #5189 |
| 1970s | #6803 |
| 1980s | #7622 |
| 1990s | #6140 |
| 2000s | #10401 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Sheldon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheldon alive today was born around 1985, making them about 40 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheldon in 2025?
- Sheldon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sheldon most popular?
- Sheldon peaked in 1936, reaching #3103 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sheldon with classmates?
- Sheldon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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