Sheldon is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2053 in 2021 with 72 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 460 births ranking #476. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 84.3%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 24,281 boys born was named Sheldon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.