Gentry
Meaninggentlefolk · English
- US rank
- #2,017
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,451 in 2018
94 babies were named Gentry in the US in 2025. It has dropped 349 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1934–2025
US births per million boys, 1884–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gentry you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 17,094 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Gentry, 94 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gentry would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGentry first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #1,451.
- Then vs nowGentry is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,464 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 17,094.
- TrendGentry has slipped 349 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,017. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedGentry is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #437, followed by Kansas (#497) and Missouri (#640). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- Boy or girlGentry is given to both boys and girls: 52% of the 182 babies named Gentry in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Gentry means “gentlefolk”.
About the name Gentry
Gentry is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “gentlefolk”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-try”. US birth records list Gentry for girls from 1934 to 2025, in 59 of those 92 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #1,451 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,017, with 94 babies. Of the 182 US babies named Gentry in 2025, 52% were girls and 48% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,631,579 girls |
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,777,778 girls |
| 1970s | 6.7 | 148,368 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 72,098 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 63,452 girls |
| 2000s | 22 | 45,290 girls |
| 2010s | 62 | 16,095 girls |
| 2020s | 66 | 15,167 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 7.3 | 137,300 boys |
| 1900s | 8.2 | 121,507 boys |
| 1910s | 19 | 53,706 boys |
| 1920s | 16 | 60,753 boys |
| 1930s | 13 | 74,571 boys |
| 1940s | 9.8 | 102,459 boys |
| 1950s | 8.6 | 116,009 boys |
| 1960s | 12 | 82,850 boys |
| 1970s | 18 | 55,494 boys |
| 1980s | 17 | 58,072 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 51,414 boys |
| 2000s | 25 | 39,448 boys |
| 2010s | 54 | 18,653 boys |
| 2020s | 73 | 13,636 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Gentry
What does the name Gentry mean?
Gentry means “gentlefolk” in English.
What is the origin of the name Gentry?
Gentry has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Gentry a boy or girl name?
Both. Gentry is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 52% of US babies named Gentry were girls.
How popular is the name Gentry?
Gentry ranked #2,017 for US girls in 2025, given to 94 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#1,451).