Sheldan Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Sheldan means 'steep hill' and signifies strength and determination.
Meaning of the Name Sheldan
Sheldan is a variant of the name Sheldon, which is of Old English origin. It is derived from the words 'sceald,' meaning 'steep,' and 'dun,' meaning 'hill.' The name originally referred to someone who lived near a steep hill. As a given name, Sheldan signifies someone who is strong-willed, powerful, and determined.
Popularity of the Name Sheldan
The popularity for the name Sheldan peaked in popularity in the year 1992 with 6 births, which ranked number 19,158 out of 23,365 unique names for that year. Sheldan had the most male births in 1992 with 6, which ranked number 7,421 out of 9,819 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Sheldan
Popularity of Sheldan by State
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