Sherman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHUR-muhn / /ˈʃɜːrmən/English; German
Meaning
English: 'shear man'; German: 'from the village of Scherman'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sherman has English origins, derived from the occupational term for a shearer of cloth. It also has German roots, referring to someone from a place called Scherman. The name gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century. Notably, it has been associated with several prominent figures in American history.
Trend Summary
Sherman has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sherm
International Variants
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Famous people named Sherman
Sherman Hemsley was an American actor best known for his role as George Jefferson on 'The Jeffersons'.
Sherman Alexie is a contemporary American author and poet, recognized for his works on Native American life.
Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, named after the Sherman family who were early settlers.
Fictional characters named Sherman
Sherman is a character in the animated film 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman', known as the adopted son of Mr. Peabody.
Sherman is a character in the comic strip 'Sherman's Lagoon', depicted as a friendly shark.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sherman was first seen in the United States in 1880. Sherman has ranked as high as #523 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Illinois, Virginia, Louisiana, California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Sherman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sherman (2020)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 54 |
1881 | 47 |
1882 | 50 |
1883 | 48 |
1884 | 69 |
1885 | 65 |
1886 | 66 |
1887 | 78 |
1888 | 79 |
1889 | 59 |
1890 | 67 |
1891 | 77 |
1892 | 76 |
1893 | 71 |
1894 | 100 |
1895 | 75 |
1896 | 100 |
1897 | 61 |
1898 | 74 |
1899 | 65 |
1900 | 95 |
1901 | 64 |
1902 | 78 |
1903 | 70 |
1904 | 81 |
1905 | 72 |
1906 | 71 |
1907 | 74 |
1908 | 118 |
1909 | 115 |
1910 | 107 |
1911 | 123 |
1912 | 218 |
1913 | 284 |
1914 | 320 |
1915 | 425 |
1916 | 463 |
1917 | 466 |
1918 | 503 |
1919 | 463 |
1920 | 488 |
1921 | 487 |
1922 | 540 |
1923 | 507 |
1924 | 527 |
1925 | 499 |
1926 | 473 |
1927 | 524 |
1928 | 511 |
1929 | 503 |
1930 | 473 |
1931 | 443 |
1932 | 432 |
1933 | 442 |
1934 | 437 |
1935 | 511 |
1936 | 485 |
1937 | 543 |
1938 | 521 |
1939 | 546 |
1940 | 532 |
1941 | 559 |
1942 | 552 |
1943 | 541 |
1944 | 512 |
1945 | 511 |
1946 | 519 |
1947 | 577 |
1948 | 595 |
1949 | 558 |
1950 | 635 |
1951 | 634 |
1952 | 611 |
1953 | 605 |
1954 | 555 |
1955 | 590 |
1956 | 533 |
1957 | 514 |
1958 | 599 |
1959 | 511 |
1960 | 563 |
1961 | 498 |
1962 | 492 |
1963 | 450 |
1964 | 446 |
1965 | 407 |
1966 | 336 |
1967 | 370 |
1968 | 351 |
1969 | 383 |
1970 | 387 |
1971 | 383 |
1972 | 369 |
1973 | 291 |
1974 | 327 |
1975 | 334 |
1976 | 291 |
1977 | 302 |
1978 | 312 |
1979 | 286 |
1980 | 303 |
1981 | 285 |
1982 | 271 |
1983 | 251 |
1984 | 216 |
1985 | 196 |
1986 | 189 |
1987 | 172 |
1988 | 170 |
1989 | 195 |
1990 | 164 |
1991 | 183 |
1992 | 175 |
1993 | 144 |
1994 | 148 |
1995 | 114 |
1996 | 116 |
1997 | 124 |
1998 | 103 |
1999 | 80 |
2000 | 108 |
2001 | 89 |
2002 | 70 |
2003 | 75 |
2004 | 66 |
2005 | 70 |
2006 | 72 |
2007 | 55 |
2008 | 60 |
2009 | 50 |
2010 | 43 |
2011 | 40 |
2012 | 46 |
2013 | 40 |
2014 | 39 |
2015 | 42 |
2016 | 47 |
2017 | 47 |
2018 | 36 |
2019 | 36 |
2020 | 34 |
2021 | 33 |
2022 | 32 |
2023 | 19 |
2024 | 21 |