Sheridan
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ihd-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sheridan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,578 babies have been named Sheridan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheridan is past its peak , currently ranked #19,865 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,865
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Sheridan
Sheridan is a boy name .
Is Sheridan a boy or girl name? Sheridan is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,865 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,159. Sheridan is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sheridan is currently ranked #19,865 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheridan include She, Sher, Shery, Sherie, Sheri, Sheriy, Sheriie, Dan, Dany, Danie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sheridan include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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