Sherman
Sherman is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Shearman or cutter of cloth.
Origin and history
Sherman originated as an English occupational surname for a cloth shearer or someone who trimmed the nap of cloth. It was widely used as a given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, partly in honor of Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman. Today, it is a rare traditional choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
39,190 babies in the United States have been named Sherman since 1880. It ranks #581 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1769.
States where it is most popular
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- VA (5.4 %)
- LA (5.2 %)
- CA (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 615 |
| 1890-1900 | 766 |
| 1900-1910 | 838 |
| 1910-1920 | 3,372 |
| 1920-1930 | 5,059 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,833 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,456 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,787 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,296 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,280 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,248 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,351 |
| 2000-2010 | 715 |
| 2010-2019 | 416 |
| 2020-2029 | 158 |
Famous people named Sherman
- Sherman Alexie: Author, Poet
- Sherman Hemsley: Actor
Nicknames
Sherm
Fun facts
- The name originally designated a person whose job was to shear wool or trim the nap of cloth.
- Sherman reached its peak usage as a U.S. male given name in the late 19th century.