Sherlock
boy nameSherlock entered the US charts in 1930, peaked at #3019 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1930–2025
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rank today
#3019
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #3019 |
| 1950s | #3201 |
| 1970s | #5772 |
| 2010s | #8983 |
| 2020s | #12330 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Sherlock are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Sherlock is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sherlock in 2025?
- Sherlock is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sherlock most popular?
- Sherlock peaked in 1949, reaching #3019 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sherlock with classmates?
- Sherlock will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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