Sherwood

Boy name

Sherwood has been given to 5,682 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It peaked in 1938.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

5,682

Peak year

1938 (120 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1891

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

0% girls / 100% boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sherwood.

5,671 babies since 1886

5,602 babies since 1914

5,576 babies since 1885

5,516 babies since 1896

5,437 babies since 1881

6,196 babies since 1885

4,983 babies since 1881

4,884 babies since 1910

How popular is the name Sherwood?

Sherwood has been given to 5,682 babies in the U.S. since 1891. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Sherwood peak?

Sherwood peaked in 1938, when 120 babies were given the name.

Is Sherwood a girl or boy name?

Sherwood is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Sherwood are boys).

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