Unisex · #12,366 in 2026

Sheen

Current Rank
#12,366
Peak Rank
#6,313 (1984)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,015 (11 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,313 (15 total)
👦As Boy Name
1984
First Year
2007
Last Year
1984
Peak Year
#6313
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1983
First Year
1985
Last Year
1983
Peak Year
#9015
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Sheen

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Sheen as a girl name dates back to 1983, when 6 babies received it. 1983 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Sheen — #9,015 in the national rankings. Sheen last appeared in the published SSA data in 1985, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 11 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Sheen on the record books as a boy name in 1984, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1984, when 5 Sheens were born — ranking #6,313 that year. About 33% of every Sheen on record arrived during the 1980s, its defining decade. Sheen last appeared in the published SSA data in 2007, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 15 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1980s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Sheen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sheen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheen

What does the name Sheen mean?
Sheen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Sheen in 2026?
In 2026, Sheen ranks #12,366 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Sheen most popular?
Sheen reached its peak popularity in 1984, ranking #6,313 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Sheen a unisex name?
Yes — Sheen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 42% of Sheens assigned female and 58% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Sheen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sheen include Aneel, Ashlie, Berek. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sheen

Sheen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Sheen's peak popularity came in 1984 when it ranked #6,313. Use the chart and map above to compare Sheen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.