Sherman
Peaked at #154 nationally in 1894, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Sherman has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Sherman — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3388
in 1935
Last ranked
#12962
in 1987
Years tracked
31
1916–1987
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Sherman reached its peak popularity for girls in 1935, ranking #3388 nationally with 8 babies given the name that year.
Sherman hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1987, when it stood at #12962.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | #12,962 | 5 |
| 1986 | #9,403 | 7 |
| 1985 | #9,143 | 7 |
| 1982 | #9,058 | 7 |
| 1973 | #8,249 | 6 |
| 1972 | #9,391 | 5 |
| 1971 | #8,158 | 6 |
| 1970 | #9,107 | 5 |
Sherman — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#154
in 1894
Current rank
#4840
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Sherman reached its peak popularity for boys in 1894, ranking #154 nationally with 100 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2975 (2014) to #4840 (2024) — a 39% drop.
As of 2024, Sherman ranks #4840 nationally for boys, with 21 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,840 | 21 |
| 2023 | #5,212 | 19 |
| 2022 | #3,599 | 32 |
| 2021 | #3,483 | 33 |
| 2020 | #3,333 | 34 |
| 2019 | #3,246 | 36 |
| 2018 | #3,225 | 36 |
| 2017 | #2,667 | 47 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sherman most popular?
Sherman was most popular in 1894, when it ranked #154 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sherman becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sherman?
At least 39,376 babies have been recorded with the name Sherman in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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