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

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 76.3 years old

Young (<30) 1,955
5%
Adult (30–60) 8,551
21.7%
Senior (>60) 28,870
73.3%

📈 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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