Sherrin
Derived from a Gaelic word meaning "inquisitive" or "seeking knowledge".
Name Census estimates that about 211 living Americans carry the first name Sherrin. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherrin today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherrin births was 1947 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherrin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sherrin is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sherrins were born before 1969.
People living today
211
~ 1 in 1,624,428 Americans
Peak year
1947
22 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1974 SSA rank
#6,777
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Sherrin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherrin from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 103 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Sherrin remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherrin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sherrin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sherrins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherrin
The name Sherrin is a variant of the Gaelic name Seirin, which originated in the Scottish Highlands during the Middle Ages. It derives from the Old Irish word "seirrín," meaning "little squirrel." This name likely arose as a descriptive nickname for someone with a lively or energetic personality, akin to the agile movements of a squirrel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sherrin can be found in the ancient Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. In an entry dated 1136, a man named Sherrin mac Gille Coluim is mentioned as a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Galloway, located in southwestern Scotland.
During the 16th century, a Scottish poet and playwright named Sherrin Brisset gained recognition for his contributions to the Scottish Renaissance. Born in 1540 in Edinburgh, Brisset's works often celebrated the beauty of the Scottish landscapes and the valor of its people.
In the 17th century, Sherrin Mackenzie emerged as a renowned Scottish mathematician and astronomer. Born in 1658 in Inverness, Mackenzie made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and is credited with developing a method for calculating the orbits of comets.
One of the most notable figures bearing the name Sherrin was Sherrin Stewart, a Scottish military leader who fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century. Stewart played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, where he commanded a contingent of archers.
Throughout its long history, the name Sherrin has maintained a strong association with its Scottish roots, although it has also been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its unique sound, historical significance, and connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Scottish Highlands.
People
Sherrin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherrin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sherrin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherrin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 211 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherrin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,624,428 US residents.
Is Sherrin a common name?
We classify Sherrin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherrin most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherrin was 1947, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherrin is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sherrin a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherrin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.