How old is someone named Gerry?
The average Gerry is 64 years old.
Half of all living Gerrys are between 56 and 76.
When was Gerry popular?
Parents have been choosing Gerry less often since its peak in 1957; 8 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 12 | 0 |
| 1910s | 255 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,052 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 2,612 | 500 |
| 1940s | 5,037 | 2,500 |
| 1950s | 5,149 | 3,600 |
| 1960s | 3,508 | 2,900 |
| 1970s | 1,561 | 1,400 |
| 1980s | 867 | 810 |
| 1990s | 586 | 570 |
| 2000s | 293 | 290 |
| 2010s | 134 | 130 |
| 2020s | 59 | under 100 |
How many Gerrys are still alive?
About 13,000 Gerrys are alive in the US today. That's 60% of the roughly 21,000 babies named Gerry since 1904.
Roughly half of all Gerrys ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Gerry?
About half of living Gerrys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Gerry an old name?
Yes. Gerry is older than 94 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Gerry a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 74% of living Gerrys are men, and 26% are women.
The women average 73 and the men 61.
Names the same age as Gerry
NAME TWIN
Gerry's name twin is Don. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Don's age curve is the closest match to Gerry's: 94% alike.
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Questions about the name Gerry
How old is the average Gerry?
The average Gerry in the US is 64 years old. The median is 67, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Gerry?
About 13,000 Gerrys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 21,000 babies given the name since 1904.
When was the name Gerry most popular?
In 1957, when about 640 baby boys were named Gerry.
Is Gerry a Boomer name?
Yes. About 51% of living Gerrys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Gerry a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 74% of living Gerrys are men, and 26% are women. The women average 73 and the men 61.
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