Sheamus
Every Sheamus since 1981 — 541 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sheamus
Sheamus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,784 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 541 American babies have been named Sheamus. Its peak came in 2014, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sheamus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sheamus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,784 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,760 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,624 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,700 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,559 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,196 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,456 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,714 |
| 2017 | 26 | #4,088 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,594 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,526 |
| 2014 | 36 | #3,146 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,648 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,876 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,353 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,314 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,516 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,124 |
| 2007 | 17 | #5,400 |
| 2006 | 17 | #5,270 |
| 2005 | 17 | #5,001 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,206 |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,162 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,969 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,619 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,308 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,451 |
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Famous people named Sheamus
- Sheamus Wrestler · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sheamus in 2025?
Sheamus ranked #11,784 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sheamus?
541 babies have been named Sheamus in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sheamus most popular?
Sheamus peaked in 2014, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Sheamus a boy or girl name?
Sheamus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sheamus rising or falling?
Sheamus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sheamus?
Well-known people named Sheamus include Sheamus (wrestler).