Sherwin
Every Sherwin since 1912 — 3,784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sherwin
Sherwin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,811 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,784 American babies have been named Sherwin. Its peak came in 1935, when 66 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
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 Sherwin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sherwin 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,811 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,876 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,814 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #12,101 |
| 2021 | — | — | 17 | #5,521 |
| 2020 | — | — | 14 | #6,239 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,763 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,649 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,286 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,757 |
| 2015 | — | — | 14 | #6,262 |
| 2014 | — | — | 10 | #8,038 |
| 2013 | — | — | 15 | #5,874 |
| 2012 | — | — | 7 | #10,587 |
| 2011 | — | — | 10 | #7,970 |
| 2010 | — | — | 11 | #7,498 |
| 2009 | — | — | 5 | #14,180 |
| 2008 | — | — | 15 | #6,017 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,772 |
| 2006 | — | — | 19 | #4,831 |
| 2005 | — | — | 25 | #3,799 |
| 2004 | — | — | 19 | #4,569 |
| 2003 | — | — | 19 | #4,394 |
| 2002 | — | — | 25 | #3,541 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24 | #3,603 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,038 |
| 1995 | — | — | 32 | #2,436 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,040 |
| 1985 | — | — | 52 | #1,350 |
| 1980 | — | — | 53 | #1,289 |
| 1975 | — | — | 39 | #1,424 |
| 1970 | — | — | 56 | #1,101 |
| 1965 | — | — | 30 | #1,423 |
| 1960 | — | — | 27 | #1,576 |
| 1955 | — | — | 42 | #1,163 |
| 1950 | — | — | 53 | #955 |
| 1945 | — | — | 37 | #1,070 |
| 1940 | — | — | 42 | #1,005 |
| 1935 | — | — | 66 | #764 |
| 1930 | — | — | 52 | #940 |
| 1925 | — | — | 41 | #1,104 |
| 1920 | — | — | 22 | #1,686 |
| 1915 | — | — | 15 | #1,955 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sherwin in 2025?
Sherwin ranked #8,811 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sherwin?
3,784 babies have been named Sherwin in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sherwin most popular?
Sherwin peaked in 1935, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Sherwin a boy or girl name?
Sherwin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sherwin rising or falling?
Sherwin is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.