Shields is an English given name of Old Norse origin, derived from the element 'skjald,' meaning 'shield.' This name was popular among the Vikings and has been used throughout history, often as a surname before being revived as a given name in recent times.
The name Shields experienced fluctuations in popularity between 1915 and 1962, with a peak of 10 births in 1915 and a consistent rate of around 5-7 births per year from 1924 to 1930. After a decline, it again rose to 5 births each in 1942 and 1962. Overall, there were 88 births with the name Shields during this period.