How Many People Are Named Sherod?

Complete statistics for the name Sherod: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sherod
Very Rare
American

Sherod is a very rare male name, with only 543 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 608,042 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1978 with 24 births, and now it's considered stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.

~488
Living in US
1 in 679,199
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
33
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 33 represents a person who's destined to make significant contributions to humanity.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

957
Worldwide Bearers
#422,632
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
543
🇬🇾 Guyana
5
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
4
🇿🇲 Zambia
3
🇬🇧 England
3
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇹🇼 Taiwan
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇨🇦 Canada
2
🇧🇸 Bahamas
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
543 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
146
Would be under 30 (25%)
422
Would be 30–60 (74%)
5
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 573 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
59
International
72

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sherod Through the Generations

Sherod has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1978 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Sherod are adults, with 74% falling within the 30 to 60-year-old range. The name's stability suggests it's been a consistent choice for parents, maintaining its unique charm over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 16
Virginia 6
Florida 5
Georgia 5

✨ Similar Names to Sherod

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sherod's American roots

📄 About the Name Sherod

How Many People Have the Name Sherod?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 488 people in the United States currently share the name Sherod. That works out to roughly 1 in every 679,199 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sherod a Common or Rare Name?

Sherod is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sherod Mean?

Sherod means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sherod in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Sherod Most Popular?

The name Sherod reached peak popularity in 1978, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sherod?

Approximately 488 people named Sherod live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 488. That works out to roughly 1 in 679,199 Americans.

Is Sherod a rare name?

Sherod is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 679,199 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sherod mean?

Sherod means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.

Is Sherod more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Sherod are male and 0% are female.

When was Sherod most popular?

Sherod peaked in 1978 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US488
All-Time Births488
1 in X1 in 679,199
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1978
World Rank#422,632
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.