Sherwood Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Sherwood means 'bright wood' and is associated with the legendary outlaw Robin Hood.
Meaning of the Name Sherwood
Sherwood is an English surname derived from the Old English words 'scir' meaning 'bright' and 'wudu' meaning 'wood'. It is believed to have originated as a place name referring to a bright or clear wood. Sherwood is famously associated with Sherwood Forest, which is known for being the legendary home of the outlaw Robin Hood.
Popularity of the Name Sherwood
The popularity for the name Sherwood peaked in popularity in the year 1938 with 120 births, which ranked number 1,156 out of 8,056 unique names for that year. Sherwood had the most female births in 1923 with 6, which ranked number 4,376 out of 5,739 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1938 with 120, which ranked number 532 out of 4,036 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sherwood has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 8 births, an increase of 33.33%. Among males, Sherwood has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 8 births, an increase of 33.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sherwood
- 10 Year Trend of Sherwood: 33.33%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Sherwood: 33.33%
Popularity of Sherwood by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Sherwood. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Sherwood in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Sherwood is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Sherwood
- Total Births of Sherwood: 8 (2.92%)
- Male Births of Sherwood: 8 (2.92%)
Given the upward trend of Sherwood over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.92% increase in total births, for a total of 8 births in 2024. Male births for Sherwood have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 8 male births in 2024, an increase of 2.92%.