Scherry
A feminine name derived from the French word for "cherry".
Name Census estimates that about 350 living Americans carry the first name Scherry. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Scherry today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Scherry births was 1949 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Scherry. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Scherry is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Scherrys were born before 1967.
People living today
350
~ 1 in 979,298 Americans
Peak year
1949
32 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1975 SSA rank
#8,802
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Scherry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Scherry from the 1930s through to the 1970s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 213 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Scherry by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Scherry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Scherrys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Scherry
The name Scherry has its origins in ancient Germanic cultures, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "sker," which means "bright" or "shining." This name was likely given to children as a way to express the hope that they would grow up to be radiant and prominent individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Scherry can be found in the Codex Sangallensis, an 8th-century manuscript containing a list of personal names from the Alemannic region of modern-day Switzerland and southern Germany. Here, the name appears as "Scerri," which is a variation of the same root word.
In the 11th century, a notable figure named Scherry of Augsburg was mentioned in the annals of the Benedictine monastery of St. Ulrich and Afra in Augsburg, Germany. He was a prominent scholar and theologian who contributed to the intellectual and religious discourse of his time.
During the 13th century, a French noblewoman named Scherry de Montfort was recorded as a participant in the Albigensian Crusade, a military campaign against the Cathar heretics in southern France. Her involvement in this significant historical event highlights the presence of the name across different European regions.
In the 15th century, an Italian artist named Scherry Bellini gained recognition for his exceptional frescoes and altarpieces. Born in Venice in 1430, he was part of the renowned Bellini family of painters and is celebrated for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Scherry was Scherry Cibber, an English actor and playwright who lived from 1671 to 1757. He was a prominent figure in the theatrical world of his time and played a significant role in the development of English drama.
While the name Scherry may have fallen out of common use in more recent times, its rich historical background and connection to various cultures and influential figures across different eras make it a unique and intriguing name with a fascinating heritage.
People
Scherry + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Scherry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Scherry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 350 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Scherry going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 979,298 US residents.
Is Scherry a common name?
We classify Scherry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 522 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Scherry most popular?
The single biggest year for Scherry was 1949, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Scherry is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Scherry a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Scherry in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.