Sherman
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Cuts The Nap Of Woolen Cloth. Shireman In Medieval Times The Shireman Served As Governor-Judge Of An English Shire Or County.
- Origin
- English
Sherman Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 39,173 baby boys have been named Sherman. The name peaked in 1950 with 635 US births that year (rank #260). In 2024, ranked #4840 nationally — 4,580 places below its 1950 peak.
Top States for Sherman
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sherman births are: Texas (2,146), Illinois (1,807), Virginia (1,742).
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7-Letter Names Starting with S
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Quick Facts About Sherman
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shermon | Variant Of Sherman Meaning Shireman Or Shearman. | Male | German |
Famous People Named Sherman
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Sherman.
- Sherman Alexie is a writer and film maker known for his work in Native American literature.
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Compare Sherman to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sherman against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).