Compare two names
Sheldon and Shelden side by side: Sheldon peaked in 1992 and Shelden in 1997; in 2025 they were given to 46 and 0 babies.
Sheldon and Shelden, year by year
Girls and boys together; Sheldon solid, Shelden dashed.
| Sheldon | Shelden | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 46 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #2,787 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 37,172 | 280 |
| Peak year | 1992 | 1997 |
| Girls | 1% | 2% |
| Alive, estimated | 23,900 | 273 |
| Median age | 45 | 26 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.