How Many People Are Named Sheldon?

37,122

people in the United States are named Sheldon

1 in 9,024 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1311

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0111%

Of US population

Peak Year

1992

624 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SHEL-dən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "valley with steep sides" in Old English. Sheldon is the name of several locations in England.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.3%
Male
98.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 59.0 years old

Young (<30) 7,221
19.5%
Adult (30–60) 11,713
31.6%
Senior (>60) 18,188
49%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1881 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 6,185
California 2,479
Pennsylvania 2,392
Illinois 2,202
Ohio 1,370
Texas 1,367
Michigan 1,351
Florida 1,203
Minnesota 1,082
New Jersey 667

💡 Fun Facts About "Sheldon"

  • 80 babies were named Sheldon in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1992
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1881
  • Most popular in New York

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