Total births
4,287
Unisex name · since 1884
Gentry
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 4,287 babies named Gentry, peaking in 2021. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1600
- among boys today
- 4,287
- born since 1884
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
4,287 babies have been named Gentry since 1884, making it today's #1600 unisex name.
Gentry has 4,287 recorded births among boys since 1884, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1600 as of the latest data, more common than 89% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2025.
- #1600 among boys today
- 4,287 born since 1884
- 2010s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gentry is currently the #1600 unisex name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 4,287 born since 1884, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1600
- among boys today
- 4,287
- born since 1884
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Gentry vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1600
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Gentry was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
166 babies were named Gentry in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Gentry compares
4,287 Top 13% higher than 87% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gentry's all-time total is 12x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gentry | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,287 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 166 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gentry's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gentry splits its recorded history at 1967: 78% of all births land in the more recent half, 22% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 166 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gentry at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,600
Active since
1884
Gentry popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 166
- Annual births at peak, across 142 years of records
Gentry popularity over time - girls
2,777 total births recorded since 1934 (Gentry as girls' name)
Gentry by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Gentry's strongest decade.
1,003 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Gentry births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 13
1900s
13 births
- 1910s 128
1910s
128 births
- 1920s 181
1920s
181 births
- 1930s 142
1930s
142 births
- 1940s 142
1940s
142 births
- 1950s 175
1950s
175 births
- 1960s 232
1960s
232 births
- 1970s 300
1970s
300 births
- 1980s 319
1980s
319 births
- 1990s 380
1990s
380 births
- 2000s
2000s
506 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,003 births
- 2020s
2020s
761 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,003 births (23% of all-time use).
How Gentry compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gentry's total volume
Gentry vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gentry by state
Where Gentry concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 342 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 154 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 103 | 2.4% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 81 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Indiana | | 79 | 1.8% |
| #6 | California | | 75 | 1.7% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 67 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Kentucky | | 44 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Gentry's total US births 8.0%
Even split
342 of 4,287 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 26 reporting states.
Gentry appears in 26 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gentry? ▼
4,287 babies have been named Gentry since 1884. It currently ranks #1600 among boys. The peak year was 2021 with 166 births.
When was Gentry most popular? ▼
Gentry was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,003 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Gentry most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gentry are Texas (342 births), Tennessee (154 births), Missouri (103 births).
Is Gentry a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Gentry is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 4,287 births, and as a girl's name it has 2,777 births.
How long has the name Gentry been used? ▼
Records for Gentry go back to 1884, giving 142 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Gentry? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gene, Genaro, General, Geno, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gentry's data
- Gentry's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,003 total births) through the 2020s (761) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Gentrys (342 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gentry
Nearby Names Like Gentry
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gentry
Gene Boy
#1903 126,877 births
Genaro Boy
#2425 7,669 births
General Boy
#9896 4,025 births
Geno Boy
#2755 3,725 births
Genesis Boy
#1148 3,666 births
Compare Gentry side by side: Gentry vs Gene Gentry vs Genaro Gentry vs General
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1884–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gentry: #1600 Unisex Name - 4,287 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gentry. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gentry draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.