Searcher or wild
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Sirideáin, it traditionally means 'searcher' or 'wild one'. While historically used for boys, it gained traction as a rare feminine choice in the late 20th century, often associated with the literary legacy of Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Less common today
Sheriden isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,915 in 2003.
Award-winning English actress and singer
American actress known for One Day at a Time
Main character on the soap opera Passions · Passions
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
