39,559births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1887Peak · United States
#5045United States 2025
Sherman is a boy name family recorded 39,559 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5045 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1887, at 31.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Sherman
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | English | 39,393 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5045 | 1887 | ▼ 50 % |
| Sherman | English | 145 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1934 | – |
| Sherman | English | 16 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1961 | – |
| Sherman | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 1981 | – |
Questions about Sherman
How popular is the name Sherman?
In 2025 it ranked #5045 in the United States. Official registers record 39,559 births across 4 countries.
When was Sherman most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1887, at 31.5 births per 100,000.
Is Sherman a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Sherman is a boy name.