How Many People Are Named Gery?
Complete statistics for the name Gery: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gery is a very rare male name, with only 543 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 607,800 Americans. The majority of those named Gery are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1956.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 758 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1956Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gery Through the Generations
Gery has been a stable presence in American naming trends, peaking in 1956 with 53 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 81% being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Gery is more commonly found among older generations, with fewer younger people adopting the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gery's Germanic roots
📄 About the Name Gery
How Many People Have the Name Gery?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 531 people in the United States currently share the name Gery. That works out to roughly 1 in every 624,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gery a Common or Rare Name?
Gery is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Gery Mean?
Gery means "creative variant of Gere" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gery in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gery Most Popular?
The name Gery reached peak popularity in 1956, with 53 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gery?
Approximately 531 people named Gery live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 531. That works out to roughly 1 in 624,198 Americans.
Is Gery a rare name?
Gery is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 624,198 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gery mean?
Gery means "creative variant of Gere" and comes from Germanic origins.
Is Gery more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gery are male and 0% are female.
When was Gery most popular?
Gery peaked in 1956 with 53 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.