Searcher or wild one
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Sirideáin, it is most commonly associated with the Gaelic word 'sirideán', meaning a searcher. It has a long history as a distinguished surname in Ireland before transitioning to a sophisticated unisex given name.
Less common today
Sheridan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #779 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Award-winning English actress and singer
Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels
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