Sherwin Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHER-win / /ˈʃɜr.wɪn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: 'bright; shining'; Irish: 'swift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sherwin has roots in both English and Irish cultures. In English, it is derived from a surname meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. In Irish, it is associated with the meaning 'swift'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often reflecting qualities of brightness and speed.
Trend Summary
Sherwin has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sherwyn
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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)
Top States for Sherwin (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 19 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 13 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 31 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1925 | 41 |
| 1926 | 27 |
| 1927 | 42 |
| 1928 | 45 |
| 1929 | 55 |
| 1930 | 52 |
| 1931 | 52 |
| 1932 | 41 |
| 1933 | 46 |
| 1934 | 46 |
| 1935 | 66 |
| 1936 | 58 |
| 1937 | 38 |
| 1938 | 49 |
| 1939 | 37 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1941 | 35 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1944 | 32 |
| 1945 | 37 |
| 1946 | 48 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1948 | 47 |
| 1949 | 50 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 51 |
| 1952 | 49 |
| 1953 | 57 |
| 1954 | 50 |
| 1955 | 42 |
| 1956 | 37 |
| 1957 | 44 |
| 1958 | 38 |
| 1959 | 40 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 30 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 24 |
| 1964 | 37 |
| 1965 | 30 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1967 | 35 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 47 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 57 |
| 1972 | 47 |
| 1973 | 56 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 39 |
| 1976 | 48 |
| 1977 | 43 |
| 1978 | 54 |
| 1979 | 50 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 43 |
| 1982 | 41 |
| 1983 | 46 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 52 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 39 |
| 1989 | 37 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 35 |
| 1995 | 32 |
| 1996 | 30 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 25 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 20 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |