Total births
3,769
Boys' name · since 1912
Sherwin
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 3,769 babies named Sherwin, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #8366
- among boys today
- 3,769
- born since 1912
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Sherwin is the #8366 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 3,769 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Sherwin recorded 3,769 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #8366 nationally today, ahead of 41% of boys, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #8366 among boys today
- 3,769 born since 1912
- 1970s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Sherwin is currently the #8366 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 3,769 born since 1912, peaking in the 1970s.
- #8366
- among boys today
- 3,769
- born since 1912
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Sherwin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8366
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Sherwin was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
66 babies were named Sherwin in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
How Sherwin compares
3,769 Top 15% higher than 85% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sherwin's all-time total is 10x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sherwin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,769 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 23 | 22,252 |
Sherwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherwin's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1935 peak of 66, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherwin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1935
Current rank
#8,366
Active since
1912
Sherwin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1935)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Sherwin popularity over time - girls
15 total births recorded since 1951 (Sherwin as girls' name)
Sherwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Sherwin's strongest decade.
493 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Sherwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 103
1910s
103 births
- 1920s
1920s
335 births
- 1930s
1930s
485 births
- 1940s
1940s
413 births
- 1950s
1950s
461 births
- 1960s
1960s
335 births
- 1970s
1970s
493 births
- 1980s
1980s
447 births
- 1990s
1990s
323 births
- 2000s 191
2000s
191 births
- 2010s 119
2010s
119 births
- 2020s 64
2020s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 493 births (13% of all-time use).
How Sherwin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Sherwin's total volume
Sherwin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Sherwin by state
Where Sherwin concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 438 | 11.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 312 | 8.3% |
| #3 | California | | 233 | 6.2% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 29 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Hawaii | | 19 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Texas | | 15 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 12 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Florida | | 12 | 0.3% |
Illinois share of Sherwin's total US births 11.6%
Even split
438 of 3,769 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 17 reporting states.
Sherwin appears in 17 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherwin? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 3,769 babies named Sherwin. Today it holds rank #8366 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1935, with 66 births.
When was Sherwin most popular? ▼
Sherwin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 493 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Sherwin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherwin are Illinois (438 births), New York (312 births), California (233 births).
How long has the name Sherwin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherwin since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Sherwin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sherman, Sheldon, Shelby, Shelton, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Sherwin's data
- Sherwin's decade-level peak was the 1970s (493 total births); usage has since declined to 64 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Sherwins (438 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Sherwin
Nearby Names Like Sherwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherwin
Sherman Boy
#4701 39,190 births
Sheldon Boy
#1940 36,676 births
Shelby Boy
#2595 16,449 births
Shelton Boy
#4707 11,973 births
Shea Boy
#1497 8,537 births
Compare Sherwin side by side: Sherwin vs Sherman Sherwin vs Sheldon Sherwin vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sherwin
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–2025 (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. "Sherwin: #8366 Boys' Name - 3,769 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherwin. 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 Sherwin 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 June 2026.