Gerry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gerry originated from the Old French name Garin, which has Germanic roots meaning 'spear friend'. It has evolved through various forms including Gerhard and has become a popular diminutive in modern times. The name is associated with friendly traits and has no biblical relevance.
The name Gerry is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gerry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gerry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1953rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 470th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 391st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 637th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1260th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3418th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6645th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1157th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 545th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 886th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2707th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10037th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Gerry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gerry"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡɛri/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
Gerry is derived from the Old French name 'Garin', which itself comes from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'win' meaning 'friend'.
Meaning
spear friend
Language Evolution
Garin, Gerhard, Gerry
Historical Usage
Gerry gained popularity as a diminutive form of Gerald and other names beginning with 'Ger' during the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Gerald, Gerard, Gerry
Modern Popularity & Image
Gerry is often seen as a friendly and approachable name, commonly used in informal settings.
Famous People
Gerry Adams, Gerry Rice, Gerry Anderson
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gerry"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gerry"
"Gerry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1953rd of 7545 | 262 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 470th of 6773 | 2,842 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 391st of 7552 | 6,964 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 637th of 10718 | 2,662 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1260th of 16616 | 1,129 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3418th of 24088 | 452 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6645th of 23106 | 149 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1157th of 9107 | 751 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 545th of 9204 | 2,937 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 886th of 12526 | 2,435 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2707th of 19264 | 439 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10037th of 27321 | 95 |
Regional Popularity of "Gerry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
21.02% 325th/1546 |
30.59% 476th/1556 |
31.58% 743rd/2353 |
22.56% 349th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
14.68% 327th/2227 |
16.83% 409th/2430 |
14.20% 405th/2853 |
14.70% 408th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.20% 652nd/2937 |
19.06% 664th/3483 |
16.83% 592nd/3518 |
18.74% 758th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
47.68% 1757th/3685 |
35.64% 1595th/4475 |
23.72% 1232nd/5194 |
19.68% 1243rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
71.90% 3713th/5164 |
46.37% 3391st/7313 |
34.17% 2550th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gerry" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
53.74% 761st/1416 |
65.55% 904th/1379 |
78.32% 1853rd/2366 |
53.24% 608th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
28.40% 439th/1546 |
35.60% 554th/1556 |
30.34% 714th/2353 |
26.37% 408th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
35.20% 784th/2227 |
35.60% 865th/2430 |
34.98% 998th/2853 |
34.67% 962nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
85.12% 2500th/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
81.80% 3308th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gerry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gerry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.