Sheridan
As a surname, from Irish Ó Sirideáin.
Every Sheridan since 1891 — 8,372 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sheridan
Sheridan is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,375 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1891, 8,372 American babies have been named Sheridan — about 67% girls and 33% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2001, when 328 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sheridan stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sheridan 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 | 24 | #5,375 | 8 | #9,579 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,128 | — | — |
| 2023 | 25 | #5,234 | 6 | #12,031 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,432 | 15 | #6,104 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,973 | 6 | #11,919 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,885 | 5 | #13,738 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,767 | — | — |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,204 | 9 | #8,712 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,800 | 5 | #13,938 |
| 2016 | 36 | #4,148 | 7 | #10,567 |
| 2015 | 34 | #4,288 | — | — |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,989 | 6 | #11,894 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,993 | 8 | #9,521 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,262 | — | — |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,300 | 9 | #8,658 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,800 | 6 | #11,971 |
| 2009 | 84 | #2,335 | — | — |
| 2008 | 79 | #2,437 | 7 | #10,852 |
| 2007 | 119 | #1,803 | 11 | #7,506 |
| 2006 | 129 | #1,650 | 7 | #10,491 |
| 2005 | 153 | #1,404 | 14 | #5,833 |
| 2004 | 192 | #1,174 | 20 | #4,389 |
| 2003 | 207 | #1,074 | 21 | #4,086 |
| 2002 | 225 | #983 | 17 | #4,672 |
| 2001 | 305 | #780 | 23 | #3,707 |
| 2000 | 264 | #842 | 23 | #3,624 |
| 1995 | 171 | #1,054 | 50 | #1,777 |
| 1990 | 87 | #1,700 | 52 | #1,611 |
| 1985 | 37 | #2,645 | 24 | #2,284 |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,695 | 32 | #1,799 |
| 1975 | 26 | #2,869 | 28 | #1,776 |
| 1970 | 23 | #3,012 | 29 | #1,609 |
| 1965 | 30 | #2,196 | 17 | #1,980 |
| 1960 | 20 | #2,810 | 20 | #1,852 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,330 | 12 | #2,417 |
| 1950 | 48 | #1,330 | 25 | #1,494 |
| 1945 | 32 | #1,444 | 26 | #1,324 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,632 | 42 | #1,004 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,809 | 29 | #1,272 |
| 1930 | — | — | 26 | #1,461 |
| 1925 | — | — | 30 | #1,358 |
| 1920 | — | — | 21 | #1,738 |
| 1915 | — | — | 20 | #1,593 |
| 1910 | — | — | 5 | #1,807 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | 8 | #863 |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Sheridan
- Sheridan Le Fanu Writer · 1814–1873
- Sheridan Smith Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sheridan mean?
As a surname, from Irish Ó Sirideáin.
How popular is the name Sheridan in 2025?
Sheridan ranked #5,375 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sheridan?
8,372 babies have been named Sheridan in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sheridan most popular?
Sheridan peaked in 2001, when 328 newborns received the name.
Is Sheridan a boy or girl name?
Sheridan is used for both: about 67% of babies named Sheridan have been girls and 33% boys.
Is the name Sheridan rising or falling?
Sheridan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sheridan?
Well-known people named Sheridan include Sheridan Le Fanu (writer), Sheridan Smith (actor).