Gentry
boy name#1808 in 2025Gentry entered the US charts in 1884, peaked at #971 in 1884, ranks #1808 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1884–2025
#1808
rank today
#971
peak (1884)
88
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #971 |
| 1900s | #1231 |
| 1910s | #1751 |
| 1920s | #1910 |
| 1930s | #1954 |
| 1940s | #1967 |
| 1950s | #1957 |
| 1960s | #1689 |
| 1970s | #1707 |
| 1980s | #1913 |
| 1990s | #2195 |
| 2000s | #2316 |
| 2010s | #1655 |
| 2020s | #1450 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gentry has been most popular in TX, NC, MO.
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Gentry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gentry alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gentry in 2025?
- Gentry ranks #1808 among US boy names in 2025, with 88 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gentry most popular?
- Gentry peaked in 1884, reaching #971 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gentry with classmates?
- Gentry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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