Gentry

Gentry is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 180 babies in the United States.

Gentry at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gentry

Gentry belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gentry first appears in Social Security records in 1884 and has been given to 6,882 babies since 1880, including 180 in 2024.

Gentry in US records

First recorded (US)
1884
Babies named Gentry in 2024
180
Total since 1880
6,882

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gentry mean?

The meaning of Gentry is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gentry a boy or girl name?

Gentry is a unisex name. In 2024, 180 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gentry?

Gentry comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gentry?

Gentry is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1884 and has been given to 6,882 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].