Sherwood
Sherwood is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright forest or shared woodland.
Origin and history
Sherwood is an Old English surname turned given name, historically referring to someone living near a bright or shared woodland. It is famously associated with Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, England, the legendary home of Robin Hood. In the United States, it enjoyed modest popularity in the early-to-mid 20th century but has become quite rare today.
Popularity in the United States
5,671 babies in the United States have been named Sherwood since 1880. It ranks #1609 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23 %)
- PA (22.1 %)
- NC (18.5 %)
- VA (10.5 %)
- MI (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 620 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,010 |
| 1930-1940 | 946 |
| 1940-1950 | 986 |
| 1950-1960 | 859 |
| 1960-1970 | 464 |
| 1970-1980 | 286 |
| 1980-1990 | 157 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 56 |
| 2010-2019 | 58 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Sherwood
- Sherwood Anderson: Author, Novelist
- Sherwood Schwartz: Television producer, Screenwriter
Nicknames
Woody
Fun facts
- The name directly references Sherwood Forest in England, famously linked to the Robin Hood legends.
- Derived from Old English elements 'scir' (bright or shire/shared) and 'wudu' (wood).