Shery is of American origin, derived from the French surname Cherrier, which means 'cart maker'. It has gained popularity as a given name, especially in the United States, in recent years. The name Shery is typically pronounced as /ˈʃɛri/ and is often associated with warmth and approachability due to its friendly sound.
The name Shery experienced popularity fluctuations from the late 1940s to the early 1970s, with peaks of 21 births in 1958 and 1962, but has since seen a significant decline, with only 5 or fewer births per year from 1987 onwards. Overall, there were 391 babies named Shery over the given period.