The nameSheldon
Sheldon is an English boy's name taken from a place name.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
From an English place name, often read as "steep valley".
Origin
English.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Sheldon
Sheldon in France
1730thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (40 births)
550babies named Sheldon in France since 1900
Sheldon was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Sheldon. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2013. Half of all babies named Sheldon in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 23 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sheldon mean?
From an English place name, often read as "steep valley".
What is the origin of the name Sheldon?
English.
Is Sheldon a girl's or a boy's name?
Sheldon is a boy's name.