Shelia
girl nameShelia entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #170 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#170
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4023 |
| 1920s | #2576 |
| 1930s | #1386 |
| 1940s | #454 |
| 1950s | #198 |
| 1960s | #193 |
| 1970s | #448 |
| 1980s | #1135 |
| 1990s | #2780 |
| 2000s | #6803 |
| 2010s | #10339 |
| 2020s | #10921 |
Living bearers
About 41,000 people named Shelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelia alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelia in 2025?
- Shelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelia most popular?
- Shelia peaked in 1959, reaching #170 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelia with classmates?
- Shelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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