Girls name · California
Sheila in California
Sheila was the 1824th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Sheila that year. Since 1915, California families have named 16,628 babies Sheila.
Popularity over time
Sheila in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 | 452nd |
| 1933 | 35 | 187th |
| 1949 | 271 | 96th |
| 1964 | 566 | 71st |
| 1979 | 127 | 253rd |
| 1994 | 58 | 614th |
| 2010 | 39 | 911th |
| 2025 | 12 | 1824th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 452nd in 1915 to 1824th in 2025.
The most babies named Sheila in California in a single year was 566, in 1964. Its best showing was 70th among girls names in 1947.
Across the country, Sheila reached its best rank of 19th in North Dakota (1965). See Sheila in every state →
How popular is Sheila in California?
Sheila was the 1824th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 12 babies named Sheila that year. Since 1915, California families have named 16,628 babies Sheila.
How many babies are named Sheila in California?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Sheila in California. The most babies named Sheila in California in a single year was 566, in 1964.
What is the rank of Sheila in California?
Sheila ranked 1824th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 70th among girls names in 1947.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.