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Sheldon

Recorded 1881–2025 · United States

Sheldon was most popular in 1992, when 624 American babies were given the name — ranking #786 that year. In 2025 it ranked #5,916, with 46 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 37,172 people named Sheldon.

Most popular in1992
Rank that year#786
Births that year624
Total since 188037,172

Sheldon over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sheldon’s peak in 1992. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org