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Sheelagh

Sheelagh is a girl name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sheelagh?

Recorded births named Sheelagh by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	7 births
Ireland since 1964	127 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Sheelagh's popularity over time

Babies named Sheelagh per year — Ireland (1964–2025). Ireland peaked in 1970 (12/yr) · United States peaked in 1962 (7/yr).

When was Sheelagh popular?

Sheelagh reached its peak in 1962, when it was the #8254 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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