boy's name
Sherlock
SHUR-lok (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 88
Sherlock is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2017, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sherlock Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Sherlock?
In 2022, Sherlock was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Sherlock Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sherlock
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sherlock Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sherlock over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sherlock
- English SHUR-lok
Sibling Names for Sherlock
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sherlock — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sherlock
How popular is the name Sherlock?
In 2022, Sherlock was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sherlock a girl's or a boy's name?
Sherlock is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sherlock?
Sherlock has 2 syllables.
When was Sherlock most popular?
Sherlock peaked in 2017, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.