Holding steady.
Popularity of Gery since 1939
Babies named Gery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 109 |
| 1950s | 371 |
| 1960s | 175 |
| 1970s | 48 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gery is a rare masculine name that has maintained a low but steady presence in U.S. records since 1939. Its peak year came in 1952, when it saw its highest frequency, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, with no significant rise or decline in usage. As a variant of the more common Jerry, Gery offers a distinctive spelling for parents seeking familiarity with a touch of individuality. Its top state usage data is sparse, reflecting its nationwide rarity.
Gery is most likely a variant of Jerry, a diminutive of the Germanic names Gerard and Gerald. Gerard derives from Old French Gerart, from Proto-Germanic *gaizaz 'spear' + *harduz 'hardy, brave'. Gerald comes from Old French Geraud, from *gaizaz 'spear' + *waldaz 'rule'. The spelling Gery, while uncommon, follows a pattern of substituting 'e' for 'e' (or 'a') in diminutives (cf. Terry from Terence). It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Gery
Names that share Gery's style, for a brother or sister.
