Total births
319
Girls' name · since 1923
Sherma
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 319 babies named Sherma, peaking in 1944. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 319
- total births
- 1923–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
319 girls have been named Sherma since 1923, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherma has been recorded 319 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 1964.
- 319 total births
- 1923–1964 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
319 girls have been named Sherma since 1923, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1964.
- 319
- total births
- 1923–1964
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Sherma was born in this single decade.
1944
Single peak year
18 babies were named Sherma in 1944 - its busiest year on record.
Sherma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherma's SSA record in two at 1945 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1944 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherma at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1944
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Sherma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–1964
- Peak year (1944)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Sherma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Sherma's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Sherma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 16
1920s
16 births
- 1930s
1930s
93 births
- 1940s
1940s
90 births
- 1950s
1950s
92 births
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 93 births (29% of all-time use).
Sherma by state
Where Sherma concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 10 | 3.1% |
Utah share of Sherma's total US births 3.1%
10 of 319 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherma? ▼
Since 1923, Social Security records show 319 babies named Sherma. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1944, with 18 births.
When was Sherma most popular? ▼
Sherma was most popular in the 1930s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1944.
Where is Sherma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherma are Utah (10 births).
How long has the name Sherma been used? ▼
Records for Sherma go back to 1923, giving 42 years of history through 1964.
What names are similar to Sherma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sherma's data
- Sherma's decade-level peak was the 1930s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Shermas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sherma
Nearby Names Like Sherma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherma
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Sherma side by side: Sherma vs Sheila Sherma vs Sherry Sherma vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–1964 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sherma: Baby Name Since 1923 - 319 Births, Peak 1944." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherma. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sherma draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.