How Many People Are Named Sheila?
239,354
people in the United States are named Sheila
1 in 1,399 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#339
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0714%
Of US population
Peak Year
1962
8,806 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, English
Pronunciation:
SHEE-lə
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Anglicized form of SÍLE.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 63.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1907 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
21,437
California
16,615
Illinois
13,597
Texas
11,774
Ohio
11,547
Pennsylvania
10,309
Michigan
9,841
Massachusetts
8,858
North Carolina
8,179
Georgia
7,062
💡 Fun Facts About "Sheila"
- 97 babies were named Sheila in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1962
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1907
- Most popular in New York
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