6,018births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
1994Peak · South Australia
#5238United States 2025
Sheridan is a girl name family recorded 6,018 times in 8 countries since 1928. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5238 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1994, at 82.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sheridan
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | English | 5,604 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5238 | 2001 | ▼ 22 % |
| Sheridan | English | 148 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Sheridan | English | 93 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2002 | – |
| Sheridan | English | 91 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1994 | – |
| Sheridan | English | 45 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1997 | – |
| Sheridan | English | 17 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1995 | – |
Questions about Sheridan
How popular is the name Sheridan?
In 2025 it ranked #5238 in the United States. Official registers record 6,018 births across 8 countries.
When was Sheridan most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1994, at 82.6 births per 100,000.
Is Sheridan a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sheridan is a girl name.