Sheikh
Every Sheikh since 1991 — 436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sheikh
Sheikh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,093 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 436 American babies have been named Sheikh. Its peak came in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sheikh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sheikh 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 | — | — | 15 | #6,093 |
| 2024 | — | — | 21 | #4,855 |
| 2023 | — | — | 13 | #6,838 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,421 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,987 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,161 | 20 | #4,835 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,762 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,648 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,285 |
| 2016 | — | — | 14 | #6,299 |
| 2015 | — | — | 17 | #5,479 |
| 2014 | — | — | 12 | #6,990 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,872 | 9 | #8,656 |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #6,971 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,656 |
| 2010 | — | — | 18 | #5,214 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,752 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,029 | 12 | #7,116 |
| 2007 | — | — | 9 | #8,811 |
| 2006 | — | — | 14 | #6,046 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,567 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,794 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,393 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,353 |
| 2001 | — | — | 14 | #5,351 |
| 2000 | — | — | 10 | #6,750 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,883 |
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Famous people named Sheikh
- Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Politician · 1920–1975
- Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir Religious figure · 1073–1162
- Sheikh Hasina Politician · b. 1947
- Sheikh Mansur Politician · 1750–1794
- Sheikh Abdullah Politician · 1905–1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sheikh in 2025?
Sheikh ranked #6,093 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sheikh?
436 babies have been named Sheikh in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sheikh most popular?
Sheikh peaked in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Sheikh a boy or girl name?
Sheikh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sheikh rising or falling?
Sheikh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sheikh?
Well-known people named Sheikh include Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (politician), Sheikh Adi ibn Musafir (religious figure), Sheikh Hasina (politician).