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Gentry
UnisexMeaning of Gentry: English: 'noble birth'
Gentry is a unisex name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1157th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1157
182 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
7,064
First recorded 1884 · peak 2021
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
61% boys · 39% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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