Declining since 1990.
Popularity of Sherrod since 1916
Babies named Sherrod per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 37 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 79 |
| 1960s | 141 |
| 1970s | 299 |
| 1980s | 468 |
| 1990s | 425 |
| 2000s | 250 |
| 2010s | 156 |
| 2020s | 33 |
Meaning & origin
Sherrod is a masculine name of English origin, likely derived from the surname Sherwood. Its first recorded use as a given name in the United States dates to 1916. The name saw its peak popularity in 1991, when it ranked highest on the Social Security Administration's baby name charts. Since 1990, its usage has been on a falling trajectory. Sherrod remains a rare choice, not appearing in the top 1000 in recent years, but it carries a distinctive sound with established ties to American naming tradition.
Sherrod is likely a transferred use of the English surname Sherrod, which is itself a variant of Sherwood. Sherwood is a habitational name from places named Sherwood, meaning 'bright forest' from Old English scir 'bright' and wudu 'wood'. The surname Sherrod is first recorded in the 13th century. As a given name, Sherrod saw occasional use in the United States from the early 20th century, peaking in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Rod
Variants: Sherwood
Sibling names for Sherrod
Names that share Sherrod's style, for a brother or sister.
