NAME PROFILE
Sheridan
Sheridan is an Irish name meaning 'searcher' or 'wild one.' it has a chic, international flair and suggests a person who is resilient, socially adept, and elegant.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,372 |
| Gender | Female (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 2001 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 37%TX — 28%NY — 13%IL — 11%OH — 11%
Notable People
Sheridan Smith (Actress) · Sheridan Le Fanu (Author) · Philip Sheridan (General) · Sheridan Morley (Critic) · Sheridan Burke (Public figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Sheri
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