Gentri
A variant of Genesis meaning "beginning" or "origin".
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the first name Gentri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gentri today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gentri births was 2017 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gentri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
136
~ 1 in 2,520,252 Americans
Peak year
2017
11 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,764
Tracked since 1983
Census
Gentri in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 186 people with the first name Gentri, which placed it at #40,168 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#40,168
National first-name rank
People counted
186
186 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
80.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Gentri
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Gentri is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Black (6.5%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Gentri described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Gentri at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.6% · 150
- Black or African American6.5% · 12
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 11
- Two or more races3.8% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.2% · 6
Popularity
Gentri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gentri from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gentri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gentri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gentri
The name Gentri is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history and cultural significance. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Latin language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "gentilis," meaning "of the same clan or family." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who were part of a close-knit community or shared ancestry.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gentri can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who lived from 59 BC to 17 AD. In his monumental work, "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Foundation of the City), Livy mentions a character named Gentrius, a Roman soldier renowned for his bravery and loyalty. This reference provides a glimpse into the name's antiquity and its association with valor and honor in ancient Roman society.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Gentri gained popularity across various European regions, particularly in Italy and France. During this period, it was often bestowed upon individuals of noble or aristocratic descent, reflecting the name's connotations of lineage and heritage. Notable bearers of the name include Gentri di Montefalco, an Italian nobleman and military leader who lived in the 13th century, renowned for his strategic prowess and unwavering loyalty to the Papal States.
In the 16th century, the name Gentri found its way into the annals of religious history, with the birth of Gentri Bellini, an Italian Catholic priest and scholar. Bellini's contributions to theology and philosophy earned him a place among the esteemed thinkers of the Renaissance era, further solidifying the name's association with intellectual pursuits and spiritual devotion.
As the centuries progressed, the name Gentri continued to grace the lives of notable individuals across various fields. One such figure was Gentri Vonarburg, a Swiss painter and illustrator born in 1835, whose vibrant works captured the essence of the Romantic movement and earned him widespread acclaim throughout Europe. His masterpieces adorned the walls of prestigious galleries and museums, cementing his legacy as a true master of his craft.
Another remarkable figure bearing the name Gentri was Gentri Marazzani, an Italian opera singer and composer who lived from 1887 to 1972. Marazzani's powerful voice and remarkable stage presence captivated audiences across Europe and beyond, earning him a place among the greatest tenors of his time. His compositions, rich in emotion and melodic beauty, continue to inspire generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
While the name Gentri may not be as widespread as some more common monikers, its rich history and cultural significance have endured through the ages. From ancient Roman warriors to Renaissance scholars, artistic visionaries to operatic legends, the name Gentri has graced the lives of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world, serving as a testament to the enduring power of names and their ability to carry the weight of human accomplishments and aspirations.
People
Gentri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gentri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gentri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gentri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 136 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gentri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,520,252 US residents.
Is Gentri a common name?
We classify Gentri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 138 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gentri most popular?
The single biggest year for Gentri was 2017, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gentri is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Gentri in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 186 people with the name Gentri, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #40,168 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Gentri in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Gentri?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Gentri leans strongly female. 170 people counted with this name were female (92.4%), compared with 14 male bearers (7.6%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Gentri?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Gentri is White at 80.6%. The next largest groups are Black (6.5%) and Hispanic (5.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Gentri most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Gentri in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.6% (150 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gentri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gentri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gentri in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Gentri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gentri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gentri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Gentri?
You can see how many people share the name Gentri on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.