Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Sheccid since 1997
Babies named Sheccid per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 256 |
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Sheccid is a modern literary invention that entered American naming records in 1997, having been introduced via the Mexican bestseller 'Sheccid' published three years earlier. The name saw its peak usage in 2001, but its trajectory has been falling since 2002, reflecting the natural life cycle of a pop culture driven name. Despite its relatively recent origin and limited geographic distribution with no top states reaching high concentrations, Sheccid remains a distinctive choice with a clear literary pedigree. The name's rise and fall over the course of a decade illustrates how quickly fictional coinages can enter and recede from the naming pool.
The name Sheccid was created by Carlos Cuauhtémoc Sánchez for the protagonist of his 1994 novel 'Sheccid'. The book, originally titled 'La última oportunidad' (The Last Chance), features a teenage girl named Sheccid who struggles with her faith and identity. The author has stated the name was invented for the character. The novel became a bestseller in Mexico and Latin America, popularizing the name in those regions starting in the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shec, Cid
Variants: Sheccyd, Shecide, Shecid
Sibling names for Sheccid
Names that share Sheccid's style, for a brother or sister.
