Sherod
boy nameSherod entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #2012 in 1978, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1963–2025
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rank today
#2012
peak (1978)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4048 |
| 1970s | #2947 |
| 1980s | #2872 |
| 1990s | #4905 |
| 2000s | #8464 |
| 2010s | #10740 |
| 2020s | #8825 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Sherod are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sherod alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sherod in 2025?
- Sherod is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sherod most popular?
- Sherod peaked in 1978, reaching #2012 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sherod with classmates?
- Sherod will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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