Sheehan
Pronunciation: [ sh-EE-uhn ]
Sheehan is a girl baby name. Ranked #56,081 in the US, popular nicknames include She, Shy, and Sheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Sheehan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 5 babies have been named Sheehan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheehan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #56,081 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #56,081
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Sheehan is also used as a boy name, ranked #37792.
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About the Name Sheehan
Sheehan is a girl name .
Is Sheehan a boy or girl name? Sheehan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #56,081 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #37,792. Sheehan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Sheehan is currently ranked #56,081 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheehan include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sheeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis