Sheldon is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #2788 in 2025 with 46 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 460 births ranking #476. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 90.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 37,132 boys born was named Sheldon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.