Sheridan
UnisexSheridan has been given to 8,372 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It peaked in 2001. In 2025, about 1 in 66,969 girls was named Sheridan.
Meaning & origin /ˈʃɛɹɪdən/
As a surname, from Irish Ó Sirideáin.
Origin: surnames
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
8,372
Peak year
2001 (328 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1891
10-year trend
▼ -6%
Gender split
67% girls / 33% boys
Rank through the decades
Sheridan's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #842 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Famous people named Sheridan
Sheridan Le Fanu
Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels (1814–1873)
Sheridan Smith
British actress
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sheridan.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sheridan?
Sheridan has been given to 8,372 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sheridan peak?
Sheridan peaked in 2001, when 328 babies were given the name.
Is Sheridan a girl or boy name?
Sheridan is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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