How Many People Are Named Sherman?

Curious about how common the name Sherman is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 39,376
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 8,381 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 39,376 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sherman.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 8,381 people has this name.

This classification places Sherman in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Sherman

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 8,381 people

Total Count

39,376

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 39,173
Female: 203

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 78

  • Young (<30) 1,577
  • Adult (30–60) 8,076
  • Old (>60) 29,723

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 1,260
  • Arkansas 1,005
  • Arizona 24
  • California 1,662
  • Colorado 46
  • Connecticut 138
  • DC 143
  • Florida 1,015
  • Georgia 1,116
  • Hawaii 10
  • Iowa 180
  • Idaho 68
  • Illinois 1,807
  • Indiana 848
  • Kansas 237
  • Kentucky 1,615
  • Louisiana 1,681
  • Massachusetts 350
  • Maryland 568
  • Maine 160
  • Michigan 874
  • Minnesota 449
  • Missouri 1,016
  • Mississippi 1,082
  • Montana 33
  • North Carolina 1,603
  • North Dakota 78
  • Nebraska 28
  • New Hampshire 12
  • New Jersey 373
  • New Mexico 10
  • New York 1,622
  • Ohio 1,551
  • Oklahoma 925
  • Oregon 52
  • Pennsylvania 1,322
  • South Carolina 583
  • South Dakota 44
  • Tennessee 1,305
  • Texas 2,146
  • Utah 344
  • Virginia 1,742
  • Washington 152
  • Wisconsin 364
  • West Virginia 893
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sherman?

Approximately 39,376 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Sherman, based on statistical analysis.

Is Sherman a rare name?

Sherman is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.