Is Sherwin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Sherwin is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Sherwin?

It's currently ranked #915 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Sherwin?

SHER-win · IPA: //ˈʃɜr.wɪn//

Sherwin Boy

Popularity: #915 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHER-win //ˈʃɜr.wɪn//

Origin: English; Irish

Meaning: English: 'bright; shining'; Irish: 'swift'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sherwin has its roots in Old English, deriving from the elements "scir," meaning "bright" or "clear," and "wine," which translates to "friend." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "bright friend" or "clear friend." The name evolved through various forms, with its earliest appearances in medieval England, where it was likely used as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The Old English language, prevalent in England from the 5th to the 11th centuries, laid the foundation for many modern English names, including Sherwin.

Historically, Sherwin can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period, with its usage documented in various forms throughout the centuries. The name gained some prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, where surnames often indicated lineage or occupation.

While specific historical figures named Sherwin are not widely noted, the name's presence in historical records reflects the broader trend of adopting surnames as given names during the 19th century. This shift was part of a larger movement in English-speaking countries, where many surnames were repurposed as first names, reflecting familial connections or honoring ancestors.

Culturally, the name Sherwin carries connotations of friendship and clarity, aligning with its etymological roots. Such qualities have made it a favorable choice in various contexts, symbolizing loyalty and brightness in character.

The name may also have diminutive forms or variations, though these are less commonly documented. Overall, Sherwin's historical and linguistic journey illustrates the interplay between language, culture, and identity in the evolution of personal names.

Famous people named Sherwin

In this section, you will find notable people named Sherwin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sherwin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sherwin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sherwin Nuland is a surgeon and author best known for How We Die, The Wisdom of the Body, and The Art of Aging.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sherwin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Sheridan Shane Simon Sullivan Seth

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sherwin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Sheridan Shawn Shiloh Sheldon Soren Sterling Silas Sampson

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sherwin was first seen in the United States in 1912.

Sherwin has ranked as high as #775 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in Illinois, New York, California, Michigan, and Hawaii.

In the past 5 years the name Sherwin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sherwin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sherwin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Sherwin (2017)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sherwin.

Year	Births
2024	9
2023	9
2022	6
2021	17
2020	14
2019	9
2018	13
2017	14
2016	16
2015	14
2014	10
2013	15
2012	7
2011	10
2010	11
2009	5
2008	15
2007	20
2006	19
2005	25
2004	19
2003	19
2002	25
2001	24
2000	20
1999	21
1998	26
1997	27
1996	30
1995	32
1994	35
1993	32
1992	50
1991	33
1990	37
1989	37
1988	39
1987	48
1986	46
1985	52
1984	42
1983	46
1982	41
1981	43
1980	53
1979	50
1978	54
1977	43
1976	48
1975	39
1974	43
1973	56
1972	47
1971	57
1970	56
1969	47
1968	41
1967	35
1966	42
1965	30
1964	37
1963	24
1962	22
1961	30
1960	27
1959	40
1958	38
1957	44
1956	37
1955	42
1954	50
1953	57
1952	49
1951	51
1950	53
1949	50
1948	47
1947	41
1946	48
1945	37
1944	32
1943	41
1942	39
1941	35
1940	42
1939	37
1938	49
1937	38
1936	58
1935	66
1934	46
1933	46
1932	41
1931	52
1930	52
1929	55
1928	45
1927	42
1926	27
1925	41
1924	27
1923	25
1922	31
1921	20
1920	22
1919	13
1918	15
1917	17
1916	19
1915	15
1914	12
1913	7
1912	5