← Baby Name Match Finder

Sheldon

Sheldon is a boy name with a modern feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sheldon?

Recorded births named Sheldon by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	37,172 births
England & Wales since 1996	625 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.

Sheldon's popularity over time

Babies named Sheldon per year — United States (1881–2025). United States peaked in 1992 (624/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (58/yr).

When was Sheldon popular?

Sheldon reached its peak in 1992, when it was the #787 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1990s name.

Choosing Sheldon — together

Not sure if it's the one? The best way to know is to see if your partner loves it too. Swipe baby names with your partner and match on the ones you both ❤️ — free, no account needed to start.

Find your name together →