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Sheridan

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Pronounced SHER-ə-dən /ˈʃɛr.ə.dən/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname Ó Sirideáin — variously 'a seeker; a searcher' and 'the wild, untamed one'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A seeker; the wild one: Sheridan is an Irish surname. Crisp, spirited, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowIrish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Irish surname Ó Sirideáin — variously 'a seeker; a searcher' and 'the wild, untamed one'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6104 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,580

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119282024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sheridan comes from the Irish surname Ó Sirideáin — variously understood as 'a seeker, a searcher' and 'the wild, untamed one' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by the playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan. A crisp, spirited, unisex surname-name, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Sheri).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, a-seeker-or-the-wild-one at the root, and spirited.

Did you know? Sheridan comes from the Irish Ó Sirideáin — variously 'a seeker, a searcher' and 'the wild, untamed one' — a crisp, spirited surname-name, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHER-ə-dən').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sheridan — routes layered

Variations

SheridynSheriden

Nicknames

Sheri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sheridan mean?

Sheridan is an Irish surname, variously 'a seeker' and 'the wild, untamed one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sheridan?

It's said SHER-ə-dən /ˈʃɛr.ə.dən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sheridan a boy or girl name?

Sheridan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sheridan?

Sheridan is a rare name in the U.S.

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