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Sherman

Sherman is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Sherman?

Recorded births named Sherman by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	39,393 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Sherman's popularity over time

Babies named Sherman per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1951 (644/yr).

When was Sherman popular?

Sherman reached its peak in 1951, when it was the #569 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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