Gentry: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child of noble birth and gentle breeding.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1331
- Peak
- #1031 in 1884
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Gentry Means
Gentry is a boy name of English origin. A child of noble birth and gentle breeding.
How Popular Gentry Is
Gentry currently ranks #1331 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1031 in 1884. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Gentry
- Gentry is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Gentry is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It exudes elegance and sophistication.
Names Like Gentry
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Gentry
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Questions About Gentry
What does Gentry mean?
Gentry is a boy name of English origin. A child of noble birth and gentle breeding.
How popular is Gentry?
Gentry currently ranks #1331 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1031 in 1884. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Gentry come from?
Gentry comes from English roots. Gentry is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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