How Many People Are Named Sheridan?

Curious about how common the name Sheridan 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 8,340
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 39,568 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 8,340 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sheridan.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 39,568 people has this name.

This classification places Sheridan in the Very 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 Sheridan

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 39,568 people

Total Count

8,340

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,760
Female: 5,580

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 46

  • Young (<30) 3,170
  • Adult (30–60) 2,697
  • Old (>60) 2,473

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 24
  • Arkansas 8
  • Arizona 107
  • California 598
  • Colorado 64
  • Connecticut 5
  • Florida 114
  • Georgia 62
  • Iowa 5
  • Illinois 145
  • Indiana 29
  • Kansas 11
  • Kentucky 55
  • Louisiana 27
  • Massachusetts 14
  • Maryland 11
  • Michigan 87
  • Minnesota 26
  • Missouri 39
  • Montana 10
  • North Carolina 65
  • Nebraska 6
  • New Jersey 35
  • New Mexico 11
  • Nevada 5
  • New York 135
  • Ohio 127
  • Oklahoma 135
  • Pennsylvania 106
  • South Carolina 14
  • Tennessee 45
  • Texas 552
  • Utah 25
  • Virginia 82
  • Washington 39
  • Wisconsin 13
  • West Virginia 13
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 Sheridan?

Approximately 8,340 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sheridan, based on statistical analysis.

Is Sheridan a rare name?

Sheridan is considered Very 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.