Sheila Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHEE-lah / ˈʃiːləIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'blind'; English: 'heavenly'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sheila is derived from the Irish name Síle, which is a form of the name Cecilia. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the 20th century. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States and Australia. Sheila is often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Trend Summary
Sheila experienced a peak in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sheela
- Shila
International Variants
- Síle (Irish)
- Cecilia (Latin)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sheila was first seen in the United States in 1929. Sheila has ranked as high as #1107 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, New York, District of Columbia, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Sheila has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sheila (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 12 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 8 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 12 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 29 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 19 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |