Shields
boy nameShields entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2458 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2458
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3028 |
| 1920s | #3646 |
| 1930s | #3412 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1960s | #4033 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shields are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shields alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shields in 2025?
- Shields is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Shields most popular?
- Shields peaked in 1915, reaching #2458 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shields with classmates?
- Shields will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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