How old is someone named Gentry?
The average Gentry is 21 years old.
Half of all living Gentrys are between 7 and 32.
When was Gentry popular?
Gentry is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2021. 182 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 | 0 |
| 1910s | 128 | 0 |
| 1920s | 181 | 0 |
| 1930s | 147 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 147 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 175 | 120 |
| 1960s | 238 | 190 |
| 1970s | 404 | 370 |
| 1980s | 557 | 530 |
| 1990s | 663 | 640 |
| 2000s | 916 | 910 |
| 2010s | 2,087 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 1,403 | 1,400 |
How many Gentrys are still alive?
About 6,300 Gentrys are alive in the US today. That's 89% of the roughly 7,100 babies named Gentry since 1884.
Most Gentrys ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Gentry?
About half of living Gentrys are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Gentry an old name?
Not really. Gentry is younger than 67 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Gentry will be 31 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Gentry a boy or girl name?
Both. 43% of living Gentrys are women and 57% are men.
The women average 17 and the men 25.
Names the same age as Gentry
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Gentry's name twin is Samson. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Samson's age curve is the closest match to Gentry's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Gentry
How old is the average Gentry?
The average Gentry in the US is 21 years old. The median is 14, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gentry?
About 6,300 Gentrys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,100 babies given the name since 1884.
When was the name Gentry most popular?
In 2021, when about 300 baby boys were named Gentry.
Is Gentry a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 48% of living Gentrys, but the name spans several generations.
Is Gentry a boy or girl name?
Both. 43% of living Gentrys are women and 57% are men. The women average 17 and the men 25.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this