Gentry
How to say it: JEN-tree · /ˈdʒɛntri/
English word-name meaning 'people of good social standing'. From Old French 'genterie'; surname transfer with aristocratic feel.
Gentry was the 1,492nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 182 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,731 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,492 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 182 |
| Share of births | 1 in 18,216 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,731 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After a steady climb, Gentry found its best years in the 2020s. Perched at the top for now, it is likely to soften soon.
What goes with it
Crisp consonants give Gentry a polished snap. Kingsley echoes that polish.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gentry is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Gentry
- Gentry Lee (born 1942)American writer and engineer
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