Boy · #4,908 in 2026

Shernard

Name: Popularity of the name Shernard in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shernard, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,908

Peak Rank

#4,908 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

1983

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#4908

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shernard

Shernard first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 7 Shernards were born — ranking #4,908 that year. As of 2026, Shernard ranks #4,908 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Shernards have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shernard

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shernard is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Sherard
Gerard
Girard
Jarrard
Shard
Bernard
Barnard
Sharar
Schrod
Chouinard
Sharara
Journeyed

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shernard

What does the name Shernard mean?

Shernard is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shernard in 2026?

In 2026, Shernard ranks #4,908 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shernard most popular?

Shernard reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #4,908 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shernard a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shernard is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Shernard?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shernard include Azikiwe, Mathaniel, Christafer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shernard

Shernard is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Shernard's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #4,908. Use the chart and map above to compare Shernard's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.