Sherwin
A unisex name of Old English origin, meaning bright friend; form of Sherwin.
Babies a year
14
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Sherwin by the numbers
Sherwin was given to 14 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 66 babies in 1935, so it is a 1930s name that has since fallen a long way.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Sherwin. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean friendship
Like Sherwin, each of these has friendship in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Dakotafriends; allies2,330 in the US (2017)
- Ruthfriend or companion1,194 in the US (2017)
- Edwinwealthy friend; prosperity and companionship1,027 in the US (2017)
- Khalilfriend; one who is close128 in England and Wales (2025)
- Karafriend or dear; a form of Cara606 in the US (2017)
- Marvinfamous friend483 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean light
Like Sherwin, each of these has light in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Lucasbringer of light; from Lucania12,963 in the US (2017)
- Lukefrom Lucania; light9,168 in the US (2017)
- Norahonour, light6,036 in the US (2017)
- Eleanorshining light5,519 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Ellieshining light; short for Eleanor5,000 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Sherwin
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