How Many People Are Named Sheamus?

Complete statistics for the name Sheamus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sheamus
Very Rare
Irish

Sheamus is a rare Irish name, with only 528 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 625,432 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 89% of those named Sheamus being under 30.

~528
Living in US
1 in 625,432
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are adaptable and adventurous.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

961
Worldwide Bearers
#412,254
Global Rank
🇮🇪 Ireland
244
🇺🇸 United States
528
🇨🇦 Canada
33
🇬🇧 England
24
🇦🇺 Australia
10
🇷🇺 Russia
4
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇬🇧 Scotland
2
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇺🇬 Uganda
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
528 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
477
Would be under 30 (89%)
58
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 535 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
73

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sheamus Through the Generations

Sheamus peaked in popularity in 2014 with 36 births, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. Today, most Sheamuses are young, with 477 under 30 and only 58 between 30 and 60. The name's slow decline suggests it's becoming less common among new parents, but it remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a unique moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 11
Massachusetts 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Sheamus

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sheamus's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Sheamus

How Many People Have the Name Sheamus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 528 people in the United States currently share the name Sheamus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 625,432 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sheamus a Common or Rare Name?

Sheamus is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sheamus Mean?

Sheamus means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sheamus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sheamus Most Popular?

The name Sheamus reached peak popularity in 2014, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sheamus?

Approximately 528 people named Sheamus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 535. That works out to roughly 1 in 625,432 Americans.

Is Sheamus a rare name?

Sheamus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 625,432 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sheamus mean?

Sheamus means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Sheamus more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sheamus are male and 0% are female.

When was Sheamus most popular?

Sheamus peaked in 2014 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US528
All-Time Births535
1 in X1 in 625,432
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2014
World Rank#412,254
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.