unisex name
Shermaine
shur-MAYN (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 9
- Births on record 681
Shermaine is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 75% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 6 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 1980, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1947.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shermaine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 38 |
| 1960s | 46 |
| 1970s | 228 |
| 1980s | 192 |
| 1990s | 145 |
| 2000s | 26 |
How Popular Is Shermaine?
In 2008, Shermaine was given to 6 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 Shermaine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shermaine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shermaine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shermaine
- English shur-MAYN
Sibling Names for Shermaine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shermaine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shermaine
How popular is the name Shermaine?
In 2008, Shermaine was given to 6 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 Shermaine a girl's or a boy's name?
Shermaine is used for both girls and boys. About 75% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shermaine?
Shermaine has 2 syllables.
When was Shermaine most popular?
Shermaine peaked in 1980, when 43 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.