Gerry
girl nameGerry entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #468 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#468
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1755 |
| 1920s | #843 |
| 1930s | #548 |
| 1940s | #531 |
| 1950s | #870 |
| 1960s | #1581 |
| 1970s | #3568 |
| 1980s | #7737 |
| 1990s | #10430 |
Living bearers
About 3,600 people named Gerry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gerry alive today was born around 1944, making them about 81 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gerry in 2025?
- Gerry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gerry most popular?
- Gerry peaked in 1943, reaching #468 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gerry with classmates?
- Gerry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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