How Many People Are Named Shelia?
Complete statistics for the name Shelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shelia, a rare female name, stands out with only 1 in 8,137 Americans bearing it. With around 40,555 people named Shelia alive today, it's clear that most are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1959.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 47,891 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: 1959Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shelia Through the Generations
Shelia, a name that peaked in popularity in 1959 with 2,293 births, now skews older with a majority over 60 years old. This trend shows that the name is declining but remains a classic choice for many. Among the living, there are 410 under 30, 13,573 aged 30-60, and 33,908 over 60, indicating a strong generational preference for this name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shelia's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shelia
How Many People Have the Name Shelia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 40,555 people in the United States currently share the name Shelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,137 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Shelia a Common or Rare Name?
Shelia is classified as 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 Shelia Mean?
Shelia means "creative variant of Sheila" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shelia Most Popular?
The name Shelia reached peak popularity in 1959, with 2,293 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Shelia?
Approximately 40,555 people named Shelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 47,891. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,137 Americans.
Is Shelia a rare name?
Shelia is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,137 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shelia mean?
Shelia means "creative variant of Sheila" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shelia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shelia are male and 100% are female.
When was Shelia most popular?
Shelia peaked in 1959 with 2,293 births that year. Current trend: 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.