Sheridan
4 countries#5238 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sheridan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
8,372 births recorded 1891–2025 · currently #5238 · peaked in 2001 with 328 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
274 births recorded 1991–2021 · peaked in 1997 with 46 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
251 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4634 · peaked in 1997 with 46 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
67 births recorded 1996–2016 · peaked in 2000 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
23 births recorded 1991–1995 · peaked in 1993 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sheridan’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1639 | — |
| 2007 | #1792 | ↓153 |
| 2008 | #2419 | ↓627 |
| 2009 | #2316 | ↑103 |
| 2010 | #2781 | ↓465 |
| 2011 | #3267 | ↓486 |
| 2012 | #3213 | ↑54 |
| 2013 | #3918 | ↓705 |
| 2014 | #3925 | ↓7 |
| 2015 | #4232 | ↓307 |
| 2016 | #4083 | ↑149 |
| 2017 | #5661 | ↓1578 |
| 2018 | #6010 | ↓349 |
| 2019 | #5612 | ↑398 |
| 2020 | #6629 | ↓1017 |
| 2021 | #7630 | ↓1001 |
| 2022 | #6229 | ↑1401 |
| 2023 | #5126 | ↑1103 |
| 2024 | #5962 | ↓836 |
| 2025 | #5238 | ↑724 |
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan
Is Sheridan a popular name?
Yes — Sheridan currently ranks #5238 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Sheridan more common for boys or girls?
Sheridan is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sheridan most popular?
Sheridan peaked in 2001 in United States, with 328 recorded births that year.
Is Sheridan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sheridan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4195 in 1928 to #5238 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Sheridan?
At least 8,713 babies have been recorded with the name Sheridan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sheridan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sheridan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Sheridan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Sheridan include Seleste, Shaniyah, Shevy.
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