Guerry
A variant form of the French masculine name Guerre meaning "warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 94 living Americans carry the first name Guerry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Guerry today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Guerry births was 1952 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Guerry. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Guerry is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Guerrys were born before 1963.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Guerry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
94
~ 1 in 3,646,323 Americans
Peak year
1952
10 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1968 SSA rank
#4,356
Tracked since 1933
Popularity
Guerry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Guerry from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 61 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Guerry remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Guerry 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 Guerry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Guerrys live
Origin
Meaning and history of Guerry
The given name Guerry has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "guerre," meaning war or battle. The name was likely initially given to individuals who were warriors or soldiers, reflecting their profession or reputation for valor in combat.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Guerry can be found in the 12th century, when it appears in the records of the French nobility. During this time, the name was particularly popular among the aristocratic families of northern France, where many feudal wars and conflicts took place.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Guerry de Châtillon was mentioned in the chronicles of the Crusades. He was a knight who fought alongside King Louis IX of France in the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land between 1248 and 1254.
Another historical figure bearing the name Guerry was Jean Guerry, a French military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English in the 15th century. He was renowned for his strategic prowess and played a crucial role in several battles, including the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.
In the late 16th century, a French writer and philosopher named Guerry de Mauny gained recognition for his works on ethics and morality. His treatise, "De la Vertu" (On Virtue), published in 1592, explored the concept of virtue and its importance in human conduct.
During the 17th century, a notable figure named Guerry de Champvallon was a French nobleman and diplomat. He served as an ambassador to various European courts and was known for his diplomatic skills in negotiating treaties and resolving conflicts.
As the name Guerry has its roots in the French language and culture, it is not surprising that several individuals bearing this name have played significant roles in French history, particularly in military and intellectual pursuits. While the name may have lost some of its prominence in modern times, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy rooted in the concepts of valor, strategic thinking, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Guerry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Guerry 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
Guerry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Guerry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 94 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Guerry 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 3,646,323 US residents.
Is Guerry a common name?
We classify Guerry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 145 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Guerry most popular?
The single biggest year for Guerry was 1952, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Guerry is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Guerry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Guerry in the SSA data are male. 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.
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.