Sherwood: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

–

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Sherwood

How common

–

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1938

120 babies

All-time total

5,682

#1,647 all-time among boys

First recorded

1891

in Social Security records

Sherwood popularity over time

5,682 babies have been named Sherwood since 1891, 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	–	23	23	2	–	#929
1900s	–	49	49	5	+113%	#847
1910s	–	620	620	62	+1165%	#627
1920s	6	1,010	1,016	102	+64%	#570
1930s	–	946	946	95	-7%	#534
1940s	5	986	991	99	+5%	#543
1950s	–	859	859	86	-13%	#730
1960s	–	464	464	46	-46%	#1,004
1970s	–	286	286	29	-38%	#1,293
1980s	–	157	157	16	-45%	#2,516
1990s	–	120	120	12	-24%	#3,581
2000s	–	56	56	6	-53%	#6,245
2010s	–	58	58	6	+4%	#8,067
2020s (to 2025)	–	37	37	6	+6%	#9,423

The story of Sherwood

Sherwood 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 1891, 5,682 American babies have been named Sherwood. Its peak came in 1938, when 120 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 Sherwood stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Sherwood?

The median living Sherwood is about 67 years old; half are between 53 and 77. An estimated 2,400 people named Sherwood 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.

Sherwood 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	–	–	8	#9,735
2023	–	–	6	#12,033
2022	–	–	8	#9,703
2021	–	–	7	#10,614
2020	–	–	8	#9,423
2019	–	–	6	#11,922
2018	–	–	10	#8,067
2017	–	–	5	#13,942
2016	–	–	9	#8,701
2015	–	–	5	#13,740
2014	–	–	7	#10,550
2013	–	–	5	#13,757
2012	–	–	6	#12,054
2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	5	#13,942
2009	–	–	6	#12,248
2008	–	–	5	#14,291
2007	–	–	5	#14,075
2006	–	–	7	#10,493
2005	–	–	–	–
2004	–	–	8	#8,796
2003	–	–	8	#8,505
2002	–	–	–	–
2001	–	–	6	#10,361
2000	–	–	11	#6,245
1995	–	–	10	#5,849
1990	–	–	17	#3,581
1985	–	–	16	#3,057
1980	–	–	17	#2,813
1975	–	–	19	#2,351
1970	–	–	42	#1,293
1965	–	–	47	#1,087
1960	–	–	56	#1,032
1955	–	–	72	#873
1950	–	–	88	#735
1945	–	–	73	#717
1940	–	–	118	#543
1935	–	–	93	#604
1930	–	–	89	#661
1925	–	–	111	#599
1920	–	–	97	#643
1915	–	–	86	#627
1910	–	–	20	#672
1905	–	–	7	#1,076
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Sherwood

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

1 Sherwood Anderson American writer (1876–1941) 19th century
2 Sherwood C. Spring American astronaut (born 1944) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Sherwood?

The median living Sherwood is about 67 years old. Half of all living Sherwoods are between 53 and 77 years old.

How many people named Sherwood are alive today?

An estimated 2,400 people named Sherwood are alive in the United States, based on 5,682 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Sherwood mean?

Sherwood is a masculine given name.

How popular is the name Sherwood in 2025?

Sherwood 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 Sherwood?

5,682 babies have been named Sherwood in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Sherwood most popular?

Sherwood peaked in 1938, when 120 newborns received the name.

Is Sherwood a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Sherwood rising or falling?

Sherwood has been roughly stable over the past decade.

Who are famous people named Sherwood?

Well-known people named Sherwood include Sherwood Anderson (writer), Sherwood C. Spring (astronaut).

Names like Sherwood

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

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