Sherman
girl nameSherman entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3156 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#3156
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #4675 |
| 1930s | #3989 |
| 1940s | #4493 |
| 1950s | #4132 |
| 1960s | #5715 |
| 1970s | #7778 |
| 1980s | #9098 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Sherman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sherman alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sherman in 2025?
- Sherman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sherman most popular?
- Sherman peaked in 1935, reaching #3156 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sherman with classmates?
- Sherman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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