Gentry Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEN-tree / /ˈdʒɛntri/French; English
Meaning
French: nobleman; English: one who is of gentle birth
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gentry has its roots in the French word 'gentil,' meaning noble or gentle. In English, it refers to a social class of people who are well-born or of gentle birth. The term has been used historically to denote individuals of higher social status without being part of the nobility. It has seen varying popularity as a given name, particularly in the United States.
Trend Summary
Gentry has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gentrye
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gentry was first seen in the United States in 1884. Gentry has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Indiana, and California. In the past 5 years the name Gentry has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Gentry (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 13 | |
| KY | 9 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| NC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 10 |
| 1914 | 12 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 16 |
| 1923 | 21 |
| 1924 | 14 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 19 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 19 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 17 |
| 1939 | 12 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 11 |
| 1946 | 15 |
| 1947 | 18 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1951 | 25 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 23 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 27 |
| 1961 | 32 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 42 |
| 1971 | 35 |
| 1972 | 24 |
| 1973 | 27 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1978 | 31 |
| 1979 | 40 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 28 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 44 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 40 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 33 |
| 1996 | 34 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 24 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 35 |
| 2001 | 61 |
| 2002 | 44 |
| 2003 | 53 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2005 | 54 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 62 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 91 |
| 2014 | 115 |
| 2015 | 97 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 112 |
| 2018 | 131 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2020 | 133 |
| 2021 | 166 |
| 2022 | 138 |
| 2023 | 129 |
| 2024 | 107 |