Sherwin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sherwin is an Old English name that means 'bright friend'. It evolved from the Old English 'scirwine', and has maintained its form into Modern English. The name reflects traits of friendliness and clarity. It does not have specific biblical relevance, but has gained popularity since the 19th century. Common variants include Sher and Sherwyn.
The name Sherwin is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sherwin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Sherwin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1648th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 970th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1177th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1225th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1811th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4603rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6741st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11010th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Sherwin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sherwin"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɜrwɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Sherwin is derived from the Old English elements 'scir' meaning 'bright' or 'clear' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. Thus, it can be interpreted to mean 'bright friend'.
Meaning
bright friend
Language Evolution
Scirwine (Old English), Sherwin (Middle English), Sherwin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Sherwin gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, often used as a first name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Sher, Sherwinn, Sherwyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Sherwin is perceived as a unique and somewhat traditional name that carries positive connotations of friendship and brightness.
Famous People
Sherwin Nuland, American surgeon and author, Sherwin Williams, founder of the paint company
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sherwin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sherwin"
"Sherwin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1648th of 7545 | 338 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 970th of 6773 | 811 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1177th of 7552 | 787 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1225th of 10718 | 741 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1811th of 16616 | 643 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4603rd of 24088 | 293 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6741st of 23106 | 146 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11010th of 12526 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 19264th of 19264 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Sherwin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
51.20% 725th/1416 |
62.29% 859th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
33.18% 513th/1546 |
43.77% 681st/1556 |
95.07% 2237th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
35.83% 798th/2227 |
47.65% 1158th/2430 |
74.55% 2127th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.30% 1448th/2937 |
33.94% 1182nd/3483 |
48.44% 1704th/3518 |
29.33% 1186th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
32.34% 1447th/4475 |
53.58% 2783rd/5194 |
22.80% 1440th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
61.93% 3198th/5164 |
- |
39.58% 2954th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
59.66% 3744th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Sherwin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sherwin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sherwin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.