FIRST NAME
Sheldon
Sheldon is the 620th most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 25,204 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 385 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #620 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
57,203
living · #442
2020 CENSUS
25,204
living · #620
BABIES NAMED SHELDON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1881–2025
202546
As a male name, Sheldon peaked in 1992, when 608 babies were named Sheldon (the #380 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #15,438 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
385
living · #15,438
BABIES NAMED SHELDON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1931–2002
20028
As a female name, Sheldon peaked in 1994, when 24 babies were named Sheldon (the #4358 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)