Sheldon is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1961 in 2024 with 80 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 460 births ranking #476. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.6%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 21,441 boys born was named Sheldon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.