Shelia
Peaked at #170 nationally in 1959, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Shelia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Shelia — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#170
in 1959
Last ranked
#13258
in 2023
Years tracked
107
1915–2023
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1915, Shelia reached its peak popularity for girls in 1959, ranking #170 nationally with 2,283 babies given the name that year.
Shelia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2023, when it stood at #13258.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | #13,258 | 7 |
| 2022 | #13,371 | 7 |
| 2021 | #11,028 | 9 |
| 2020 | #9,451 | 11 |
| 2019 | #13,598 | 7 |
| 2017 | #7,388 | 16 |
| 2016 | #9,347 | 12 |
| 2015 | #10,056 | 11 |
Shelia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2597
in 1965
Last ranked
#4319
in 1971
Years tracked
16
1954–1971
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Shelia reached its peak popularity for boys in 1965, ranking #2597 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Shelia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1971, when it stood at #4319.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | #4,319 | 7 |
| 1970 | #5,335 | 5 |
| 1968 | #4,650 | 5 |
| 1966 | #3,889 | 6 |
| 1965 | #2,597 | 11 |
| 1964 | #3,017 | 9 |
| 1963 | #3,284 | 8 |
| 1962 | #4,538 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shelia most popular?
Shelia was most popular in 1959, when it ranked #170 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shelia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shelia?
At least 47,891 babies have been recorded with the name Shelia in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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