Sheena
Anglicization of Scottish Gaelic Sìne and Síne, ultimately from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is…
Every Sheena since 1943 — 22,447 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sheena
Sheena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,277 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1943, 22,447 American babies have been named Sheena. Its peak came in 1984, when 3,609 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Sheena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sheena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,277 | — | — |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,609 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,905 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,971 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,045 | — | — |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,345 | — | — |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,535 | — | — |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,873 | — | — |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,257 | — | — |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,267 | — | — |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,705 | — | — |
| 2014 | 19 | #6,670 | — | — |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,987 | — | — |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,694 | — | — |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,188 | — | — |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,222 | — | — |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,860 | — | — |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,848 | — | — |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,775 | — | — |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,725 | — | — |
| 2005 | 39 | #3,801 | — | — |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,436 | — | — |
| 2003 | 41 | #3,518 | — | — |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,137 | — | — |
| 2001 | 81 | #2,072 | — | — |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,369 | — | — |
| 1995 | 141 | #1,224 | — | — |
| 1990 | 522 | #469 | — | — |
| 1985 | 3,062 | #91 | 20 | #2,585 |
| 1980 | 144 | #1,014 | — | — |
| 1975 | 113 | #1,052 | — | — |
| 1970 | 91 | #1,236 | — | — |
| 1965 | 77 | #1,237 | — | — |
| 1960 | 119 | #985 | — | — |
| 1955 | 33 | #1,871 | — | — |
| 1950 | 34 | #1,621 | — | — |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,438 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sheena
- Sheena Easton Singer · b. 1959
- Sheena Tosta Athlete · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sheena mean?
Anglicization of Scottish Gaelic Sìne and Síne, ultimately from Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which…
How popular is the name Sheena in 2025?
Sheena ranked #8,277 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sheena?
22,447 babies have been named Sheena in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sheena most popular?
Sheena peaked in 1984, when 3,609 newborns received the name.
Is Sheena a boy or girl name?
Sheena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sheena rising or falling?
Sheena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sheena?
Well-known people named Sheena include Sheena Easton (singer), Sheena Tosta (athlete).