Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: From the Hill on the Ledge, Protected Hill
Pronunciation: SH EH L D AH N
Popularity Rank: #7,893
The name Sheldon is of English origin and means From the Hill on the Ledge, Protected Hill, From the Steep Valley. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Sheldon is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Canada, and 63 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH L D AH N
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Sheldon is recorded 6,837 times globally, ranking it as the 7,893th most common name worldwide.
Sheldon is most prevalent in United States of America, with 2,388 occurrences, making it the 1,579th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Sheldon is found among 1 in every 111 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,579 | 1 : 758 |
| South Africa | #1,503 | 1 : 1,705 |
| Canada | #606 | 1 : 387 |
| Jamaica | #43 | 1 : 111 |
| United Kingdom | #1,971 | 1 : 1,179 |
| Malaysia | #11,010 | 1 : 22,366 |
| France | #11,364 | 1 : 15,341 |
| Hong Kong | #3,411 | 1 : 5,657 |
| Netherlands | #6,307 | 1 : 6,220 |
| United Arab Emirates | #10,429 | 1 : 16,867 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Sheldon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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