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Sheridan is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic Ó Sirideáin, meaning 'descendant of Siridán'. It has evolved through various forms, maintaining its connection to heritage and permanence. The name is associated with notable historical figures and continues to be viewed positively in modern contexts.

The name Sheridan is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sheridan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sheridan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1401st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1248th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1649th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1746th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2035th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4864th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10526th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1994th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1838th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2701st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1649th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1354th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5169th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sheridan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.