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Sherman
Sherman is an English and German name meaning 'shear man' or 'one who cuts'. It evokes a sense of strength and determination, often associated with leadership and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 39,393 |
| Gender | Male (82% / 18%) |
| Peak year | 1950 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2020 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, German |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 21%CA — 21%IL — 20%LA — 20%NY — 19%
Notable People
Sherman Alexie (Author, *The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven*) · William Tecumseh Sherman (Union General during the American Civil War) · Sherman Hemsley (Actor, *The Jeffersons*) · Sherman Minton (U.S. Senator and Supreme Court Justice) · Sherman Oaks (Neighborhood in Los Angeles)
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