How popular is the name Sherwood in 2025?

Sherwood is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Sherwood most popular?

Sherwood peaked in 1938, reaching #532 among US boy names.

Sherwood will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Sherwood entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #532 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#532

peak (1938)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 2,300 people named Sherwood are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Sherwood alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Sherwood in 2025?: Sherwood is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Sherwood most popular?: Sherwood peaked in 1938, reaching #532 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Sherwood with classmates?: Sherwood will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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