Sherlock Name Popularity and Statistics
Sherlock is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sherlock?
Sherlock is spelled S-H-E-R-L-O-C-K. The name has 8 letters.
Sherlock Popularity in 2022
Rank#12,330
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,527 places to #12,330 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2019.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sherlock Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1930 through 2022. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Boys | 5 | #12,330 |
| 2019 | Boys | 6 | #10,803 |
| 2017 | Boys | 12 | #6,685 |
| 2016 | Boys | 8 | #8,816 |
| 2015 | Boys | 9 | #8,040 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2012 | Boys | 6 | #10,770 |
| 1978 | Boys | 5 | #5,772 |
| 1955 | Boys | 7 | #3,201 |
| 1949 | Boys | 7 | #3,019 |
| 1930 | Boys | 5 | #4,001 |
When Was Sherlock Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #6,685
2015 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,040
2016 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,816
2014 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #8,781