Shermar is a unique and distinctive given name of African American origin. It is believed to have been created as a blend of the names Sherman, which means "famous spear" in English, and Jamal, which means "beauty" or "handsome" in Arabic. Therefore, Shermar could be interpreted as meaning "famous handsome one."
The name Shermar gained popularity during the 1980s and 1990s, particularly among African American communities in the United States. It is often associated with hip-hop culture and has been used by several notable figures in the industry, such as rapper Sherm Boys.
While its origins and meaning are not widely known compared to more traditional names, Shermar carries a unique charm and individuality that makes it stand out. It's a name that reflects its wearer's distinctive character and independent spirit. Despite its relatively recent introduction into popular culture, Shermar has already established itself as a memorable and powerful name choice for those seeking something truly unique.
The name Shermar has seen a varied degree of popularity over the years in the United States. In 1997, there were 7 babies named Shermar, marking the beginning of this name's appearance on record. The following year, the number of births with this name remained steady at 6 in 1998.
However, from 1999 onwards, we see a noticeable increase in the popularity of the name Shermar. In that year alone, there were 6 births recorded for this name. This trend continued into the new millennium with 10 babies named Shermar in both 2000 and 2001.
The peak in popularity occurred in 2002 when there were 13 newborns given the name Shermar. This was the highest number of births recorded for this name to date.
After reaching its peak, the popularity of the name Shermar began to decline gradually. In 2004 and 2005, there were 7 births each year for this name. Then in 2006, there were only 5 newborns named Shermar.
However, we see another slight increase in popularity between 2007 and 2008 with 8 and 7 births respectively during these years. After a gap of several years without any records, the name Shermar resurfaced again in 2013 with 7 newborns bearing this unique name.
In total, since its first appearance on record in 1997 until 2013, there were 93 babies named Shermar born in the United States. This statistic highlights the consistent yet fluctuating popularity of the name Shermar over time.