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Jentry

♀ Girl

Pronounced JEN-tree /ˈdʒɛn.tri/High

Meaning: J-spelling of Gentry — from Old French genterie, 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of gentle birth: Jentry spells Gentry — 'of noble birth; the gentry'. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningJ-spelling of Gentry — from Old French genterie, 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'
U.S. rank (2025)#5475 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,075

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819772025

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

Jentry is a J-spelling of Gentry — from Old French genterie, 'of gentle or noble birth; the landed gentry'. A crisp, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the J- styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Gentry. Rare, of-gentle-birth at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gentry means 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry' (Old French genterie) — Jentry is a J-spelling of the modern surname-name, used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Gentry — etymology

Variations

GentryJentrieJentree

Nicknames

Jen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jentry mean?

Jentry spells Gentry — 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'.

How do you pronounce Jentry?

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

Is Jentry a boy or girl name?

Jentry is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jentry?

Jentry is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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