girl's name
Sherma
SHUR-muh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 319
Sherma is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1964 it was given to 8 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 1944, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Sherma Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 93 |
| 1940s | 90 |
| 1950s | 92 |
| 1960s | 28 |
How Popular Is Sherma?
In 1964, Sherma was given to 8 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.
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 Sherma
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sherma Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sherma over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sherma
- English SHUR-muh
Sibling Names for Sherma
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sherma — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sherma
How popular is the name Sherma?
In 1964, Sherma was given to 8 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 Sherma a girl's or a boy's name?
Sherma is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sherma?
Sherma has 2 syllables.
When was Sherma most popular?
Sherma peaked in 1944, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.