Gentry
Boy name · #1809 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Gentry? In official American birth records, Gentry has been tracked continuously since 1884, giving it 141 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 88 baby boys were named Gentry, placing it at #1809 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1641, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 20,455 boys born in 2025 was named Gentry.
The 141-year story
Gentry first appears in the Social Security records in 1884, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 166 boys were named Gentry — good for #1182 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Gentry per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Gentry against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Gentry in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Gentry is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Gentry will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Gentry is most common
State-level data for Gentry is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Gentry
Statistically, parents drawn to Gentry tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Gray, Radley, Ridley, Levy, and Giorgio.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gentry | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88 | #1808 |
| 2024 | 107 | #1599 |
| 2023 | 129 | #1416 |
| 2022 | 138 | #1353 |
| 2021 | 166 | #1182 |
| 2020 | 133 | #1343 |
| 2019 | 150 | #1251 |
| 2018 | 131 | #1357 |
| 2017 | 112 | #1499 |
| 2016 | 97 | #1641 |
| 2015 | 97 | #1641 |
| 2014 | 115 | #1436 |
| 2013 | 91 | #1659 |
| 2012 | 90 | #1687 |
| 2011 | 58 | #2232 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2144 |
| 2009 | 57 | #2287 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2161 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2372 |
| 2006 | 39 | #2881 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2206 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2376 |
| 2003 | 53 | #2102 |
| 2002 | 44 | #2337 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1816 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Gentry?
In official American birth records, the name Gentry first appeared in 1884 (over 141 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Gentry a popular boy name?
Gentry ranked #1809 among boys in 2025 with 88 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1641.
When was the name Gentry most popular?
Gentry peaked in 2021, when 166 American boys received the name (ranked #1182 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gentry?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 20,455 newborn American boys was named Gentry. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.