How old is someone named Sheridan?
The average Sheridan is 37 years old.
Half of all living Sheridans are between 24 and 47.
When was Sheridan popular?
Sheridan peaked in 2001 and has been given less and less ever since. Only 32 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 | 0 |
| 1910s | 170 | 0 |
| 1920s | 305 | 0 |
| 1930s | 339 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 854 | 430 |
| 1950s | 484 | 350 |
| 1960s | 459 | 390 |
| 1970s | 551 | 510 |
| 1980s | 613 | 590 |
| 1990s | 2,052 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| 2010s | 424 | 420 |
| 2020s | 159 | 160 |
How many Sheridans are still alive?
About 6,800 Sheridans are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 8,400 babies named Sheridan since 1891.
Most Sheridans ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Sheridan?
About two in five living Sheridans are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Is Sheridan an old name?
Somewhat. Sheridan is older than 62 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Is Sheridan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 76% of living Sheridans are women, and 24% are men.
The women average 34 and the men 46.
Names the same age as Sheridan
NAME TWIN
Sheridan's name twin is Garret. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Garret's age curve is the closest match to Sheridan's: 83% alike.
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Questions about the name Sheridan
How old is the average Sheridan?
The average Sheridan in the US is 37 years old. The median is 30, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Sheridan?
About 6,800 Sheridans are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,400 babies given the name since 1891.
When was the name Sheridan most popular?
In 2001, when about 330 baby girls were named Sheridan.
Is Sheridan a Gen Z name?
Partly. Gen Z are the largest group, about 41% of living Sheridans, but the name spans several generations.
Is Sheridan a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 76% of living Sheridans are women, and 24% are men. The women average 34 and the men 46.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this