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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sherlock — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sherlin|Sherly
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Sherlock

SHER-lok · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14018 in 2022

Peak: #14018 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14018 in 2022

Peak: #14018 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152022

Rank #14018 · Falling since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
LiteraryEnglish OriginScottishStrongBoy Name2-syllableDetectiveVintage RevivalSurname-givenCool FactorIntellectual
Character
brilliant deductionlogical precisionkeen observationmysterious intellectrelentless pursuit
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sherlocks

analyticalbrilliantlogicalobservantmethodical
STRONG
High confidence

Sherlock is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Sherlock at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'scir' (bright) and 'loc' (lock of hair). A surname turned given name, popularized by Arthur Conan Doyle's detective.
Language root:Old English · Scottish
Peak rank:#14018 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Sherlock Holmes
Fictional detective
Similar Sound
Sheridan◈ShermanShea◈Shelby◈Seymour
Similar Style
Jasper◈AtticusOrsonDashiellCaspian◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sherlock
IrisHazel◈Wren◈FelixEverett◈Harper◈
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Caspian◈
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↑ Rising
Jack
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sherlock · Overview
Summary

Sherlock is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Literary · Strong · Vintage character
Sherlock carries a cool, bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sherlock.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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