Total births
541
Boys' name · since 1981
Sheamus
541 babies named Sheamus in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 2014. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #10182
- among boys today
- 541
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
541 babies have been named Sheamus since 1981, making it today's #10182 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Sheamus recorded 541 times among boys since 1981, holding rank #10182 nationally today, ahead of 29% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2025.
- #10182 among boys today
- 541 born since 1981
- 2010s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sheamus is currently the #10182 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 541 born since 1981, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10182
- among boys today
- 541
- born since 1981
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Sheamus vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10182
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Sheamus was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
36 babies were named Sheamus in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Sheamus compares
541 Top 42% higher than 58% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sheamus's all-time total is 47% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sheamus | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 541 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 36 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sheamus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sheamus's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 70% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 30%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1981, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sheamus at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#10,182
Active since
1981
Sheamus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Sheamus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Sheamus's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Sheamus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 19
1980s
19 births
- 1990s 54
1990s
54 births
- 2000s
2000s
151 births
- 2010s
2010s
253 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 253 births (47% of all-time use).
How Sheamus compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sheamus's total volume
Sheamus vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sheamus by state
Where Sheamus concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Sheamus's total US births 2.0%
Even split
11 of 541 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sheamus? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 541 babies named Sheamus. Today it holds rank #10182 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2014, with 36 births.
When was Sheamus most popular? ▼
Sheamus was most popular in the 2010s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Sheamus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sheamus are California (11 births), Massachusetts (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Sheamus been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sheamus since 1981 -- 45 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Sheamus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sherman, Sheldon, Shelby, Shelton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sheamus's data
- Sheamus's decade-level peak was the 2010s (253 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sheamuss (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sheamus
Nearby Names Like Sheamus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sheamus
Sherman Boy
#4701 39,190 births
Sheldon Boy
#1940 36,676 births
Shelby Boy
#2595 16,449 births
Shelton Boy
#4707 11,973 births
Shea Boy
#1497 8,537 births
Compare Sheamus side by side: Sheamus vs Sherman Sheamus vs Sheldon Sheamus vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sheamus
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sheamus: #10182 Boys' Name - 541 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sheamus. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sheamus draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.