Holding steady.
Popularity of Shermon since 1915
Babies named Shermon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shermon's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shermon is a rare variant spelling of the English surname Sherman. First recorded as a given name in 1915, it has never achieved significant popularity, remaining a highly unusual choice. Its peak year was also 1915, after which it has appeared only sporadically. Given its stable trajectory and absence from top state lists, Shermon is a name likely to stand out as a historical curiosity rooted in occupational origins.
Shermon is a variant spelling of Sherman, an English occupational surname derived from Middle English 'schereman' (shearer). The name referred to a person who sheared wool or cloth as part of the textile trade. As a given name, it saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Sonny
Variants: Sherman, Shermond
Sibling names for Shermon
Names that share Shermon's style, for a brother or sister.
