Girl · #13,520 in 2026

Sheindel

Name: Popularity of the name Sheindel in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sheindel, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,520

Peak Rank

#8,443 (1977)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2001

Last Year

1977

Peak Year

#8443

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sheindel

Sheindel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 6 Sheindels were born — ranking #8,443 that year. As of 2026, Sheindel ranks #13,520 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Sheindels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Sheindel

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

Shindle
Schendel
Schindel
Chandelle
Chantell
Jandal
Heindel
Reindl
Heindl
Chantelle
Shantel
Shantelle

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheindel

What does the name Sheindel mean?

Sheindel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sheindel in 2026?

In 2026, Sheindel ranks #13,520 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Sheindel most popular?

Sheindel reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #8,443 that year with 6 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sheindel most popular?

Sheindel has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sheindel.

Is Sheindel a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sheindel is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Sheindel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sheindel include Litsa, Maryke, Kindy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sheindel

Sheindel is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Sheindel's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #8,443. Use the chart and map above to compare Sheindel'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.