Sheriden
Sheriden is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sheriden would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationSheriden peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Sheriden you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- HistorySheriden first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million girls, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sheriden
Sheriden is a girl name of Irish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Irish names
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Girl name: Alina · possibly noble
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
Questions about the name Sheriden
What is the origin of the name Sheriden?
Sheriden is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Abigail (“my father is joy”), Riley (“rye clearing”), Maeve (“she who intoxicates”) and Kennedy (“helmeted head”).
Is Sheriden a boy or girl name?
Sheriden is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sheriden?
Sheriden is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2005. It peaked at #11,325 in 2003, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Sheriden?
Sheriden is an Irish girl name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It draws on the natural world. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.