Holding steady.
Popularity of Scherry since 1939
Babies named Scherry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 153 |
| 1950s | 213 |
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Scherry is a rare baby name that first entered U.S. records in 1939. Its popularity peaked in 1949, when it was used most often, but it has always been uncommon and has never ranked among the top names. The trajectory of the name has been stable since its peak, with very few annual births. Though its exact origin is uncertain, Scherry is clearly a modern invention, likely a respelling of Sherry or a similar name. Its top states are not listed, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use. For parents drawn to mid-20th-century style, Scherry offers a distinctive but unpretentious choice.
Scherry is a rare 20th-century coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1939. It likely emerged as a variant of Sherry, which itself originated as a diminutive of names like Cheryl or as a feminine form of Sherwood. The spelling with 'c' may have been influenced by names like Scherrie or by the phonetic appeal of the 'sch' cluster.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Scherry
Names that share Scherry's style, for a brother or sister.
