Gentry Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEN-tree / /ˈdʒɛntri/English; French
Meaning
English: nobleman; French: from the gentry
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gentry has roots in English and French, often associated with the social class of landowners. In historical contexts, gentry referred to people of good social position, specifically those who were not of noble birth but still held significant status. The name has been used as a given name in modern times, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
The name Gentry has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States in recent years.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gentry was first seen in the United States in 1934. Gentry has ranked as high as #1228 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, Kansas, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Gentry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gentry (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| OK | 8 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| MO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 26 |
| 1981 | 23 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 25 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 28 |
| 1996 | 24 |
| 1997 | 30 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 65 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 127 |
| 2013 | 104 |
| 2014 | 103 |
| 2015 | 112 |
| 2016 | 110 |
| 2017 | 109 |
| 2018 | 151 |
| 2019 | 128 |
| 2020 | 123 |
| 2021 | 137 |
| 2022 | 117 |
| 2023 | 98 |
| 2024 | 73 |