43,789births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
1986Peak · Alberta
#457Québec 2025
Sheldon is a boy name family recorded 43,789 times in 8 countries since 1881. It ranks highest today in Québec (#457 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 1986, at 139.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sheldon
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon | English | 37,172 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2765 | 1934 | ▼ 63 % |
| Sheldon | English | 2,842 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1996 | – |
| Sheldon | English | 1,113 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1995 | – |
| Sheldon | English | 969 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1986 | – |
| Sheldon | English | 618 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1996 | – |
| Sheldon | English | 550 | 🇫🇷 France | #1983 | 2023 | ▼ 37 % |
Questions about Sheldon
How popular is the name Sheldon?
In 2025 it ranked #457 in Québec. Official registers record 43,789 births across 8 countries.
When was Sheldon most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 1986, at 139.7 births per 100,000.
Is Sheldon a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sheldon is a boy name.