An estimated 38,988 living Americans are named Shelia.
How rare is Shelia?
Shelia fell below the SSA's 5-birth reporting floor in 2025. It is extremely rare as a new baby name.
How old is the typical Shelia?
The median age of a living American named Shelia is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 58 and 70 years old.
Is Shelia still popular?
Not especially. Shelia has been declining since its 1959 peak and registered 0 births in 2025.
Peak year
1959
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
47,780
Diaspora map
Shelia broke out in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia (1945) and became over-represented in 16 states over 10 years.
Broke out: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, 1945 · over-represented in 16 states over 10 years
