Boys name · California
Sheldon in California
In SSA data for California, 2,484 babies are named Sheldon across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2758 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
Popularity over time
Sheldon in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 | #350 |
| 1934 | 16 | #254 |
| 1949 | 26 | #338 |
| 1964 | 35 | #430 |
| 1980 | 28 | #552 |
| 1995 | 39 | #596 |
| 2010 | 13 | #1421 |
| 2025 | 5 | #2758 |
No year in California had more Sheldon births than 1969, when 57 were born. Sheldon's highest rank in California was #244, set in 1936.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #244 in 1936 to #2827 in 2021, starting at #350 in 1916 and ending at #2758 in 2025.
Nationally, Sheldon's strongest state was Hawaii, where it hit #66 in 1977. See Sheldon in every state →
How popular is Sheldon in California?
In SSA data for California, 2,484 babies are named Sheldon across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #2758 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
How many babies are named Sheldon in California?
5 Sheldon babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Sheldon in California?
In 2025, Sheldon sat at #2758 on the boys list for California.
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.
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