How Many People Are Named Shelia?

Curious about how common the name Shelia is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 47,891
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 6,891 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 47,891 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Shelia.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 6,891 people has this name.

This classification places Shelia in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Shelia

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 6,891 people

Total Count

47,891

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 111
Female: 47,780

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 65

  • Young (<30) 410
  • Adult (30–60) 13,573
  • Old (>60) 33,908

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 3,673
  • Arkansas 1,496
  • Arizona 40
  • California 1,131
  • Colorado 35
  • Connecticut 23
  • DC 289
  • Delaware 5
  • Florida 1,554
  • Georgia 2,965
  • Iowa 111
  • Illinois 1,496
  • Indiana 790
  • Kansas 270
  • Kentucky 2,325
  • Louisiana 3,245
  • Massachusetts 74
  • Maryland 554
  • Maine 7
  • Michigan 974
  • Minnesota 27
  • Missouri 1,146
  • Mississippi 2,745
  • North Carolina 4,034
  • Nebraska 37
  • New Jersey 246
  • New Mexico 16
  • Nevada 5
  • New York 729
  • Ohio 1,188
  • Oklahoma 749
  • Oregon 10
  • Pennsylvania 507
  • South Carolina 1,091
  • Tennessee 3,608
  • Texas 4,014
  • Utah 5
  • Virginia 2,218
  • Washington 37
  • Wisconsin 98
  • West Virginia 1,281
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shelia?

Approximately 47,891 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Shelia, based on statistical analysis.

Is Shelia a rare name?

Shelia is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.