Shields Name Popularity and Statistics
Shields is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shields?
Shields is spelled S-H-I-E-L-D-S. The name has 7 letters.
Shields Popularity in 1962
Rank#4,033
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 473 places to #4,033 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1942.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shields Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1915 through 1962. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Boys | 5 | #4,033 |
| 1942 | Boys | 5 | #3,560 |
| 1938 | Boys | 5 | #3,534 |
| 1930 | Boys | 7 | #3,289 |
| 1929 | Boys | 5 | #3,959 |
| 1927 | Boys | 6 | #3,780 |
| 1924 | Boys | 9 | #3,023 |
| 1923 | Boys | 6 | #3,822 |
| 1919 | Boys | 8 | #3,115 |
| 1918 | Boys | 8 | #3,096 |
| 1917 | Boys | 8 | #2,956 |
| 1916 | Boys | 6 | #3,516 |
| 1915 | Boys | 10 | #2,458 |
When Was Shields Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1915 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #2,458
1924 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #3,023
1919 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,115
1918 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,096
Where Shields Ranked Highest in 1919
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TN | #400 | 5 |