How Many People Are Named Sherwin?
Complete statistics for the name Sherwin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherwin is a very rare male name, with only 2,416 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 136,562 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1935 with 66 births, and now it's considered a classic, slowly declining in usage.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 3,774 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: 1935Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherwin Through the Generations
Sherwin has been a name that's carried through the generations, with a notable skew towards older individuals. As of now, 52% of those named Sherwin are over 60 years old, reflecting its status as a traditional choice. The name's current living bearers span across different age groups, with 439 under 30, 1,359 aged between 30 and 60, and 1,976 over 60, indicating a strong presence among the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherwin's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Sherwin
How Many People Have the Name Sherwin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,987 people in the United States currently share the name Sherwin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 110,964 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherwin a Common or Rare Name?
Sherwin 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 Sherwin Mean?
Sherwin means "English occupational surname (one who shines)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherwin in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Sherwin Most Popular?
The name Sherwin reached peak popularity in 1935, with 66 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Sherwin?
Approximately 2,987 people named Sherwin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,987. That works out to roughly 1 in 110,964 Americans.
Is Sherwin a rare name?
Sherwin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 110,964 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherwin mean?
Sherwin means "English occupational surname (one who shines)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Sherwin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Sherwin are male and 1% are female.
When was Sherwin most popular?
Sherwin peaked in 1935 with 66 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.