Sherwood

Sherwood 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 8 boys in the United States.

Sherwood at a glance

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

About the name Sherwood

Sherwood 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, Sherwood first appears in Social Security records in 1891. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #534 in 1938, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 5,670 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sherwood in US records

First recorded (US)
1891
Best US rank
#534 in 1938
Peak year
1938
Babies named Sherwood in 2024
8
Total since 1880
5,670

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sherwood mean?

The meaning of Sherwood 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 Sherwood a boy or girl name?

Sherwood is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sherwood?

Sherwood comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sherwood?

Sherwood first appears in US records in 1891. Its best-ever ranking was #534 in 1938, and 8 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].