How Many People Are Named Sheku?

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

Sheku
Very Rare
Sierra Leonean

Sheku means 'to be strong' in its native tongue, making it a powerful choice for parents. Only 20 people named Sheku live in the US today, which means 1 in 16,630,801 Americans share this rare name. The majority of those named Sheku are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~20
Living in US
1 in 16,630,801
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be strong
🌐
Origin
Sierra Leonean
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why they're often found taking charge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,035
Worldwide Bearers
#16,067
Global Rank
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
55,741
🇮🇳 India
2,218
🇱🇷 Liberia
564
🇺🇸 United States
196
🇳🇬 Nigeria
143
🇬🇧 England
81
🇨🇲 Cameroon
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
7
🇩🇰 Denmark
4
🇬🇭 Ghana
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
20 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
20
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 20 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
25
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Sheku Through the Generations

Sheku saw its peak popularity in 2013 with 5 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an average age of 10, most people named Sheku are still in their early years. The name's distribution shows 20 individuals under 30, none between 30 and 60, and no one over 60, indicating it's a name for the younger generation.

✨ Similar Names to Sheku

📄 About the Name Sheku

How Many People Have the Name Sheku?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20 people in the United States currently share the name Sheku. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,630,801 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sheku a Common or Rare Name?

Sheku 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 Sheku Mean?

Sheku means "to be strong" and comes from Sierra Leonean origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sheku Most Popular?

The name Sheku reached peak popularity in 2013, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Sheku?

Approximately 20 people named Sheku live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,630,801 Americans.

Is Sheku a rare name?

Sheku is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,630,801 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sheku mean?

Sheku means "to be strong" and comes from Sierra Leonean origins.

Is Sheku more male or female?

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

When was Sheku most popular?

Sheku peaked in 2013 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US20
All-Time Births20
1 in X1 in 16,630,801
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2013
World Rank#16,067
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.