Sheamus: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	19	2	–	#5,397
1990s	54	5	+184%	#5,451
2000s	151	15	+180%	#4,124
2010s	253	25	+68%	#3,146
2020s (to 2025)	64	11	-58%	#5,196

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

#5,397

1990s

+184%

#5,451

2000s

151

+180%

#4,124

2010s

253

+68%

#3,146

2020s (to 2025)

-58%

#5,196

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.

How old are people named Sheamus?

The median living Sheamus is about 13 years old; half are between 9 and 20. An estimated 500 people named Sheamus are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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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1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Sheamus, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Sheamus?

The median living Sheamus is about 13 years old. Half of all living Sheamuss are between 9 and 20 years old.

How many people named Sheamus are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Sheamus are alive in the United States, based on 541 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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).

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Sheamus popularity over time

The story of Sheamus

How old are people named Sheamus?

Sheamus year by year

Famous people named Sheamus

Frequently asked questions

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