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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
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
1880s1,305 births
1890s1,742 births
1900s1,840 births
1910s2,270 births
1920s2,432 births
1930s2,194 births
1940s2,276 births
1950s2,352 births
1960s1,701 births
1970s1,301 births
1980s872 births
1990s313 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).

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births20,598
Peak Year1950
Peak Count270
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1880
TrendFalling