Sherman
Male name · ↓ Falling
20,598
Total Births
1950
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Sherman
Sherman is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 20,598 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,305 births |
| 1890s | 1,742 births |
| 1900s | 1,840 births |
| 1910s | 2,270 births |
| 1920s | 2,432 births |
| 1930s | 2,194 births |
| 1940s | 2,276 births |
| 1950s | 2,352 births |
| 1960s | 1,701 births |
| 1970s | 1,301 births |
| 1980s | 872 births |
| 1990s | 313 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherman?
Sherman has been given to 20,598 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1950 with 270 births that year.
Is Sherman a boy or girl name?
Sherman is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Sherman most popular?
Sherman was most popular in 1950, when 270 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Sherman?
Sherman first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).