Sheridan is a name of Irish origin, derived from the Irish surname Ó Séairdáin. The surname itself comes from the Gaelic word "seair" which means "advisor" or "scholar". Therefore, the name Sheridan literally translates to "son of the advisor" or "son of the scholar".
The name Sheridan is believed to have been brought to Ireland by the Normans in the 12th century. It was originally a surname, but over time it has evolved into a given name as well. Some notable people who bear the name Sheridan include the American actor Jim Sheridan and the Irish politician Brendan Sheridan.
Sheridan is also associated with several places around the world. For instance, there is a town called Sheridan in Wyoming, USA, which was named after the Sheridan family of Montana. Similarly, there are several towns and counties named Sheridan in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
In popular culture, the name Sheridan has been used in various movies, TV shows, and books. One notable example is the character Sheridan Lopez-Fitzgerald from the television series "Charmed".
Overall, Sheridan is a name of Irish origin that carries with it a sense of wisdom and intellect, thanks to its meaning as "son of the advisor" or "son of the scholar". Despite being originally a surname, Sheridan has evolved into a popular given name used by people around the world.
Between 1991 and 2005, the name Sheridan was given to a total of 64 babies born in the United States. The most popular year for the name Sheridan was 2003 with 8 births that year. In contrast, the least popular years were 1991 and 1992, each with only 5 births. From 1993 to 2005, the number of babies named Sheridan fluctuated between 5 and 7 births per year.