How Many People Are Named Sherman?
39,376
people in the United States are named Sherman
1 in 8,507 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1267
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0118%
Of US population
Peak Year
1951
644 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
SHUR-mən
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname meaning "shear man" in Old English, originally denoting a person who cut cloth. Famous bearers of the surname include American politician Roger Sherman (1721-1793) and American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 76.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
2,146
Illinois
1,807
Virginia
1,742
Louisiana
1,681
California
1,662
New York
1,622
Kentucky
1,615
North Carolina
1,603
Ohio
1,551
Pennsylvania
1,322
💡 Fun Facts About "Sherman"
- 21 babies were named Sherman in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1951
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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