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Gentrie

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Pronounced JEN-tree /ˈdʒɛn.tri/Medium

Meaning: A modern feminine spelling of the surname Gentry, from Middle English/Old French genterie ('people of good birth, the landed class'). Routes are uncertain in this spelling, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname-style name: Gentrie spins Gentry, 'people of good birth' (said 'JEN-tree'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA modern feminine spelling of the surname Gentry, from Middle English/Old French genterie ('people of good birth, the landed class'). Routes are uncertain in this spelling, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12569 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 71

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919932024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gentrie restyles the surname Gentry, from Old French genterie ('good birth'). Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'JEN-tree'). Crisp and modern.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Gentrie reads as a feminine -ie spelling of the surname Gentry — 'people of good birth, the landed class' — whose route in this form is uncertain, which we note.
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Gentrie — Spelling of Gentry; 'people of good birth'; routes uncertain

Variations

GentryGentreeJentry

Nicknames

GenTrie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gentrie mean?

Gentrie is a spelling of the surname Gentry, 'people of good birth.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Gentrie?

It's said JEN-tree /ˈdʒɛn.tri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gentrie a boy or girl name?

Gentrie is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Gentrie?

Gentrie is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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