Sherwood
1 countryPopularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Sherwood’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,682 births recorded 1891–2024 · peaked in 1938 with 120 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sherwood’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #7831 | — |
| 2004 | #8143 | ↓312 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓1442 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓2782 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓186 |
| 2009 | #10994 | ↑1559 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓1237 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↑1461 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓1366 |
| 2014 | #9642 | ↑2494 |
| 2015 | #12086 | ↓2444 |
| 2016 | #8146 | ↑3940 |
| 2017 | #12246 | ↓4100 |
| 2018 | #7617 | ↑4629 |
| 2019 | #10803 | ↓3186 |
| 2020 | #8739 | ↑2064 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↓975 |
| 2022 | #8990 | ↑724 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓1831 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↑1834 |
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood
Is Sherwood a popular name?
Sherwood has 5,682 recorded births in United States between 1891 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Sherwood more common for boys or girls?
Sherwood is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sherwood most popular?
Sherwood peaked in 1938 in United States, with 120 recorded births that year.
Is Sherwood rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sherwood’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #963 in 1891 to #8987 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Sherwood?
At least 5,682 babies have been recorded with the name Sherwood across official birth statistics in 1 country.