Sheldon
Male name · ↓ Falling
14,892
Total Births
1992
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1881
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sheldon
Sheldon is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 14,892 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 56 births |
| 1890s | 51 births |
| 1900s | 261 births |
| 1910s | 650 births |
| 1920s | 1,467 births |
| 1930s | 1,956 births |
| 1940s | 1,681 births |
| 1950s | 1,539 births |
| 1960s | 1,598 births |
| 1970s | 1,415 births |
| 1980s | 1,297 births |
| 1990s | 1,875 births |
| 2000s | 866 births |
| 2010s | 180 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sheldon?
Sheldon has been given to 14,892 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1992 with 236 births that year.
Is Sheldon a boy or girl name?
Sheldon is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sheldon most popular?
Sheldon was most popular in 1992, when 236 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sheldon?
Sheldon first appeared in US records in 1881.