Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherma since 1923
Babies named Sherma per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1944, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sherma's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 92 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherma is a rare feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1936, based on Social Security data. It first appeared in records in 1923 and has been extremely uncommon in recent decades, with no data since the 1960s suggesting near disappearance. The name is a clear derivative of Sherman, an English occupational surname. Its trajectory shows a sharp rise in the 1930s followed by a swift decline, typical of many coined or variant names from that era. While its 1-in-N rate and top states are not recorded due to low frequency, its peak year of 1936 places it in the era of Shirley and other -y/-a names. Sherma remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a vintage rarity.
Sherma is a feminine form or variant of the English surname Sherman, derived from Old English "scearra" meaning "shears" and "mann" meaning "man", thus "shearer" or "cloth cutter". It was occasionally used as a given name in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Shirley.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Sheri
Sibling names for Sherma
Names that share Sherma's style, for a brother or sister.
