Sherrod
boy nameSherrod entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1296 in 1988, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#1296
peak (1988)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3579 |
| 1920s | #3857 |
| 1930s | #3551 |
| 1940s | #3171 |
| 1950s | #2872 |
| 1960s | #2337 |
| 1970s | #1709 |
| 1980s | #1469 |
| 1990s | #2173 |
| 2000s | #3816 |
| 2010s | #6242 |
| 2020s | #9121 |
Living bearers
About 1,800 people named Sherrod are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sherrod 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 Sherrod in 2025?
- Sherrod is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sherrod most popular?
- Sherrod peaked in 1988, reaching #1296 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sherrod with classmates?
- Sherrod will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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