Sherwin

Sherwin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Sherwin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sherwin

Sherwin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sherwin first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #764 in 1935, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 3,759 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sherwin in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#764 in 1935
Peak year
1935
Babies named Sherwin in 2024
9
Total since 1880
3,759

Sherwin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#2254 in 2002
Babies named Sherwin in 2018
4
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sherwin mean?

The meaning of Sherwin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sherwin a boy or girl name?

Sherwin is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sherwin?

Sherwin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sherwin?

Sherwin first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #764 in 1935, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].