Sherrod: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Sherrod

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1991

71 babies

All-time total

1,975

#3,333 all-time among boys

First recorded

1916

in Social Security records

Sherrod popularity over time

1,975 babies have been named Sherrod since 1916, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	12	12	1	–	#3,462
1920s	–	37	37	4	+208%	#2,960
1930s	5	32	37	4	0%	#3,132
1940s	–	38	38	4	+3%	#2,838
1950s	–	79	79	8	+108%	#2,494
1960s	–	141	141	14	+78%	#1,717
1970s	–	299	299	30	+112%	#1,430
1980s	–	468	468	47	+57%	#1,304
1990s	–	425	425	43	-9%	#1,350
2000s	–	250	250	25	-41%	#2,785
2010s	–	156	156	16	-38%	#4,291
2020s (to 2025)	–	33	33	6	-65%	#7,422

The story of Sherrod

Sherrod is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1916, 1,975 American babies have been named Sherrod. Its peak came in 1991, when 71 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sherrod stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Sherrod?

The median living Sherrod is about 36 years old; half are between 26 and 47. An estimated 1,800 people named Sherrod are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Sherrod year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	10	#8,228
2023	–	–	6	#12,032
2022	–	–	6	#12,100
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	11	#7,422
2019	–	–	10	#8,120
2018	–	–	5	#13,795
2017	–	–	10	#8,048
2016	–	–	16	#5,756
2015	–	–	15	#5,948
2014	–	–	19	#5,032
2013	–	–	23	#4,291
2012	–	–	14	#6,258
2011	–	–	22	#4,481
2010	–	–	22	#4,497
2009	–	–	21	#4,719
2008	–	–	20	#4,869
2007	–	–	26	#3,982
2006	–	–	22	#4,345
2005	–	–	18	#4,795
2004	–	–	28	#3,440
2003	–	–	31	#3,102
2002	–	–	20	#4,165
2001	–	–	34	#2,785
2000	–	–	30	#2,982
1995	–	–	44	#1,949
1990	–	–	69	#1,351
1985	–	–	39	#1,641
1980	–	–	46	#1,407
1975	–	–	29	#1,749
1970	–	–	26	#1,736
1965	–	–	10	#2,752
1960	–	–	8	#3,301
1955	–	–	5	#4,318
1950	–	–	7	#3,280
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	–	–	5	#3,875
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	5	#4,469
1925	–	–	5	#4,780
1920	–	–	5	#4,882
1915	–	–	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Sherrod

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Sherrod Brown American politician (born 1952) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Sherrod, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Sherrod?

The median living Sherrod is about 36 years old. Half of all living Sherrods are between 26 and 47 years old.

How many people named Sherrod are alive today?

An estimated 1,800 people named Sherrod are alive in the United States, based on 1,975 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Sherrod in 2025?

Sherrod did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Sherrod?

1,975 babies have been named Sherrod in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Sherrod most popular?

Sherrod peaked in 1991, when 71 newborns received the name.

Is Sherrod a boy or girl name?

Sherrod is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Sherrod rising or falling?

Sherrod is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Sherrod?

Well-known people named Sherrod include Sherrod Brown (politician).

Names like Sherrod

Names that sound and feel close to Sherrod: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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