Sheila
Female name · ↓ Falling
94,096
Total Births
1962
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1917
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sheila
Sheila is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 94,096 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1910s | 86 births |
| 1920s | 777 births |
| 1930s | 4,657 births |
| 1940s | 14,488 births |
| 1950s | 28,185 births |
| 1960s | 29,118 births |
| 1970s | 10,456 births |
| 1980s | 3,688 births |
| 1990s | 1,792 births |
| 2000s | 849 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sheila?
Sheila has been given to 94,096 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1962 with 3,467 births that year.
Is Sheila a boy or girl name?
Sheila is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Sheila most popular?
Sheila was most popular in 1962, when 3,467 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sheila?
Sheila first appeared in US records in 1917.