Sheriff
boy nameSheriff entered the US charts in 1986, peaked at #4853 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1986–2025
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rank today
#4853
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #4853 |
| 1990s | #8784 |
| 2000s | #9626 |
| 2010s | #10017 |
| 2020s | #11551 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Sheriff are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sheriff alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sheriff in 2025?
- Sheriff is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sheriff most popular?
- Sheriff peaked in 1986, reaching #4853 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sheriff with classmates?
- Sheriff will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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