Sheffield
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHF-eeld ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Sheffield is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHF-eeld.
Parents who love the name Sheffield often also consider Burgin, Ensley, Demetricus .
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Sheffield first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 27 babies have been named Sheffield in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheffield is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,231 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,231
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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"peace, peaceful"
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Latin via Old French origin
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About the Name Sheffield
Sheffield is a boy name .
Sheffield is currently ranked #17,231 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheffield include She, Shef, Shefy, Shefie, Sheff, Sheffy, Sheffie, Eld, Eldy, Eldie, Ield, and Shy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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