Sherman
Sherman: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɜː(ɹ)mən/
Meaning and origin of Sherman
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Middle English schereman, scherman; equivalent to shear + -man.
How popular is Sherman?
Since 1880, 203 girls and 39,190 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherman (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3388 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #154 in 1894. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sherman FAQ
What does the name Sherman mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From Middle English schereman, scherman; equivalent to shear + -man.
What is the origin of the name Sherman?
Sherman is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Sherman?
Since 1880, 203 girls and 39,190 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherman (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3388 in 1935. Its highest rank for boys was #154 in 1894. In 2025, 19 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sherman a boy or girl name?
Sherman is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 203 girls and 39,190 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.