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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 59.0 years old
📈 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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