Sheldon

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At a glance

Sheldon ranks #1433 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (91% male). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Sheldon?

#1,433dog name of 19,856
1 in 5,974male dogs
90dogs in the records
#728cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 9%Boys 89%Not recorded 2%

9% girls · 91% boys among 88 dogs with a recorded sex

Sheldon over the years

Steady
01.22.52013: 2.0, 2014: 0.4, 2015: 0.7, 2016: 0.9, 2017: 0.9, 2018: 0.5, 2019: 0.0, 2020: 2.2, 2021: 0.0, 2022: 2.0, 2023: 0.5, 2024: 1.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Sheldon per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Sheldon

Questions

Is Sheldon a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (91% male).

How popular is Sheldon for dogs?

Sheldon is the #1,433 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 90 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Sheldon?

Sheldon is said in 2 syllables: Shel·don. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Sheldon?

Shelby, Shiloh and Sheila sound similar.

What breeds are often named Sheldon?

Chihuahuas, Miniature Schnauzers and Pugs are the breeds most often called Sheldon.

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