Feminine dossier · first seen 1907
Sheila
Endangered
Down 99.3% from peak
Peak era
1962
Peak births
8,778
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Sheila
How many people are named Sheila?
An estimated 158,373 living Americans are named Sheila.
How rare is Sheila?
Sheila is uncommon among babies today, with 65 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.3% from its 1962 peak.
How old is the typical Sheila?
The median age of a living American named Sheila is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 70 years old.
Is Sheila still popular?
No. Sheila is endangered as a baby name, down 99.3% from its 1962 peak with 65 births in 2025.
Where is Sheila most common?
Sheila has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 3.8× more often than the national baseline.
1907Peak 19622025
Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
99.3%
2025
65
All-time
238,774