Sherwin
Sherwin is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Swift runner or to shear the wind.
Origin and history
Sherwin is a traditional masculine name of Old English origin, derived from a medieval nickname for a swift runner. While historically well-known in English-speaking countries, it remains a relatively rare choice in the United States today. Its classic, vintage sound gives it a distinguished and gentle character.
Popularity in the United States
3,769 babies in the United States have been named Sherwin since 1880. It ranks #2077 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- IL (39.2 %)
- NY (27.9 %)
- CA (20.9 %)
- MI (2.6 %)
- HI (1.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 103 |
| 1920-1930 | 335 |
| 1930-1940 | 485 |
| 1940-1950 | 413 |
| 1950-1960 | 461 |
| 1960-1970 | 335 |
| 1970-1980 | 493 |
| 1980-1990 | 447 |
| 1990-2000 | 323 |
| 2000-2010 | 191 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Famous people named Sherwin
- Sherwin Badger: Figure Skater, Olympic Medalist
- Sherwin Nuland: Surgeon, Author
Nicknames
Win, Winny
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from Old English roots combined to describe a person fast enough to shear or cut through the wind.
- Like many traditional English given names, Sherwin transition from an Anglo-Saxon nickname and surname into a given name.