Shed

Boy name

Shed has been given to 87 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It peaked in 1914.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1914 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1883

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shed — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Sheaunisex

21,102 babies since 1950

Syedboy

6,043 babies since 1965

Shadboy

4,831 babies since 1940

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shed.

87 babies since 1904

87 babies since 1912

87 babies since 1915

88 babies since 1915

88 babies since 1915

86 babies since 1912

86 babies since 1912

86 babies since 1914

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FAQ

How popular is the name Shed?

Shed has been given to 87 babies in the U.S. since 1883. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shed peak?

Shed peaked in 1914, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Shed a girl or boy name?

Shed is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Shed are boys).

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