Sherman
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Army man, warrior
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #5169 in 2025 with 19 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Herman. Shares the meaning 'Army man, warrior.'
Similar names: serana, sheridan, selman, shemar, shterna
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Sherman? About 1 in 175,184 babies born in 2025 were named Sherman, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sherman
What does the name Sherman mean?
Sherman means “Army man, warrior” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Sherman?
Sherman has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Army man, warrior”.
How popular is Sherman?
Sherman ranked #5045 in 2025 — given to 19 babies that year.
When was Sherman most popular?
Sherman peaked in 1950 with 635 babies registered that year.
Is Sherman a boy or girl name?
Sherman is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Shermans in registered births are male.
Is the name Sherman rising or falling in popularity?
Sherman has fallen 1767 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3278 in 2020 to #5045 in 2025.
How long has Sherman been recorded?
Sherman appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.