Holding steady.
Popularity of Gentle since 1913
Babies named Gentle per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 49 |
| 1930s | 33 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gentle is a rare virtue name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, with its highest recorded usage in 1918. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its trajectory has remained stable at very low numbers. The name is likely a direct adoption of the English word 'gentle,' reflecting a quality of mildness and kindness. While it has not seen significant use, it fits within a tradition of English virtue names like Grace and Noble.
The name Gentle first appeared in the United States around 1913, likely as a rare virtue name derived from the English adjective 'gentle.' It saw modest use during the 1910s, peaking in 1918, but has never entered widespread usage. No established etymology beyond the English word is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Gent
Sibling names for Gentle
Names that share Gentle's style, for a brother or sister.
