Sheridan Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHER-i-dan / /ˈʃɛrɪdən/Irish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'descendant of Sirideán'; English: 'from the seat of the Sheridans'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sheridan has Irish roots, derived from the Gaelic surname 'O'Sirideáin'. It has been used as both a surname and a given name. In English-speaking countries, it gained popularity as a first name in the 19th century. The name is often associated with nobility and land ownership in Ireland.
Trend Summary
Sheridan has seen a steady rise in popularity as a boy's name in the United States since the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sheridan
International Variants
- Sheridan (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sheridan was first seen in the United States in 1891. Sheridan has ranked as high as #838 nationally, which occurred in 1941, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, New York, Arizona, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Sheridan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sheridan (2004)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 14 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 6 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 14 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 22 |
| 1915 | 20 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 24 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 33 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 35 |
| 1924 | 29 |
| 1925 | 30 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 28 |
| 1928 | 36 |
| 1929 | 25 |
| 1930 | 26 |
| 1931 | 21 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 27 |
| 1935 | 29 |
| 1936 | 33 |
| 1937 | 27 |
| 1938 | 44 |
| 1939 | 28 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1941 | 52 |
| 1942 | 44 |
| 1943 | 40 |
| 1944 | 32 |
| 1945 | 26 |
| 1946 | 46 |
| 1947 | 30 |
| 1948 | 34 |
| 1949 | 39 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 13 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 18 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 28 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 42 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 26 |
| 1977 | 20 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 32 |
| 1980 | 32 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1990 | 52 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 46 |
| 1993 | 43 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 50 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 37 |
| 1999 | 36 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 6 |