Sheldon is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4275 in 2025 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 52 births ranking #402. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 92.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 67,984 boys born was named Sheldon. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.