How Many People Are Named Shelia?

47,891

people in the United States are named Shelia

1 in 6,995 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1117

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0143%

Of US population

Peak Year

1959

2,293 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Variant of SHEILA.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 62.7 years old

Young (<30) 541
1.1%
Adult (30–60) 17,366
36.3%
Senior (>60) 29,984
62.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1915 to 2023

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 4,034
Texas 4,014
Alabama 3,673
Tennessee 3,608
Louisiana 3,245
Georgia 2,965
Mississippi 2,745
Kentucky 2,325
Virginia 2,218
Florida 1,554

💡 Fun Facts About "Shelia"

  • 0 babies were named Shelia in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1959
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1915
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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