Sheridan

Meaning of Sheridan

It means "seeker" or "wild thing."

Sheridan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sheridan

After ranking as high as #780 in 2001, Sheridan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sheridan

• Sheridan Smith
  English actress and singer
• Sheridan Morley
  English critic and writer
• Sheridan Tongue
  British composer
• Sheridan Le Fanu
  Irish writer
• Sheridan Oliver
  American journalist

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Questions about the name Sheridan

What does the name Sheridan mean?

Sheridan means it means "seeker" or "wild thing.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Sheridan a boy's or a girl's name?

Sheridan is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sheridan?

Sheridan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sheridan most popular?

Sheridan peaked at #780 in 2001.