Sperry is an unusual yet intriguing given name of American origin, derived from the surname Sperry which has English and Scottish roots. The surname itself was likely derived from a nickname for someone who lived by a sparrow's nest, or it could have originated as an occupational name for a messenger or someone who carried messages quickly like a sparrow. While not extensively popular, the name Sperry has been used occasionally in the United States since the late 19th century.
Sperry is quite rare as a baby girl's name, with only five girls named Sperry born annually in 1947. Overall, there have been a total of just five births with this distinctive name.