Gerry

Gerry is a boy's 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 9 boys in the United States.

Gerry at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛɹi/

About the name Gerry

Gerry 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, Gerry first appears in Social Security records in 1904. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #335 in 1942, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 14,460 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gerry in US records

First recorded (US)
1904
Best US rank
#335 in 1942
Peak year
1958
Babies named Gerry in 2024
9
Total since 1880
14,460

Gerry in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1345 in 1997
Babies named Gerry in 2025
9
Total since 1996
199

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gerry mean?

The meaning of Gerry 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 Gerry a boy or girl name?

Gerry is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gerry?

Gerry comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gerry?

Gerry first appears in US records in 1904. Its best-ever ranking was #335 in 1942, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Gerry?

Gerry is pronounced /ˈɡɛɹi/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.