Sherlock
Pronunciation: [ sh-ERL-ahk ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sherlock first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 66 babies have been named Sherlock in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sherlock is past its peak , currently ranked #39,075 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,075
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sherlock
Sherlock is a boy name .
Sherlock is currently ranked #39,075 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sherlock include She, Sher, Shery, Sherie, Sherl, Sherly, Sherlie, Ock, Ocky, Ockie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sherlock include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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