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Gentry
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Pronounced JEN-tree /ΛdΚΙn.tri/High
Meaning: upper class, nobilityMedium
In 30 seconds: Gentry is an English word meaning nobility or gentle birth, used as a given name. A dignified two-syllable name with an aristocratic quality, growing for both boys and girls.
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Meaningupper class, nobility
U.S. rank (2025)#2025 β Rising
2025 U.S. births94 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)β 2,777
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Gentry is from Old French genterie meaning nobility or gentle birth. As a given name it represents the aspiration for a child of noble character.
Gentry has appeared as a given name in the US, particularly in the South, and is growing as a surname name for girls.
Did you know? The English word gentry originally meant persons of good birth β those just below the nobility β reflecting a social system where birth determined place, making Gentry a name carrying quiet aristocratic confidence.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Gentry β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
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Nicknames
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Frequently Asked
What does Gentry mean?
Gentry means upper class, nobility.
How do you pronounce Gentry?
Gentry is pronounced JEN-tree (/ΛdΚΙn.tri/), with 2 syllables.
Is Gentry a girl's name?
Yes, Gentry is used as a girl's name.
How popular is the name Gentry?
Word name; nobility meaning well established.