Girl · #7,984 in 2026

Scherry

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

Current Rank

#7,984

Peak Rank

#1,666 (1949)

Total Babies

522

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1939

First Year

1975

Last Year

1949

Peak Year

#1666

Peak Rank

522

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Scherry

Scherry first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1939, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 32 Scherrys were born — ranking #1,666 that year. As of 2026, Scherry ranks #7,984 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 522 Scherrys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Scherry

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scherry

What does the name Scherry mean?

Scherry is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1939. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Scherry in 2026?

In 2026, Scherry ranks #7,984 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Scherry most popular?

Scherry reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #1,666 that year with 32 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Scherry most popular?

Scherry has historically been most popular in Ohio, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Scherry.

Is Scherry a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Scherry?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Scherry include Medora, Mertice, Kikue. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Scherry

Scherry is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1939 and has accumulated 522 births in the dataset. Scherry's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #1,666. Use the chart and map above to compare Scherry'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.