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Gentry

male

Meaning

"People of Noble Rank"

From English gentry, ultimately from Old French meaning people of gentle birth, used as a surname and occasional given name.

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Popularity History of Gentry

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1598Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1598

Gentry was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-181

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gentry

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, French
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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