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

Female
99.7%
Male
0.3%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 63.8 years old

Young (<30) 6,990
2.9%
Adult (30–60) 79,638
33.3%
Senior (>60) 152,726
63.8%

📈 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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