Gery
Gery is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear ruler or brave with a spear.
Origin and history
Gery is a traditional masculine name of Germanic origin, often serving as a variation or short form of Gerald or Gerard. The name derives from roots associated with spear strength or rule. It saw mild usage in the United States during the mid-20th century but is now rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
758 babies in the United States have been named Gery since 1880. It ranks #3918 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (27.9 %)
- TX (20.9 %)
- OH (19.8 %)
- IL (8.1 %)
- MI (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 109 |
| 1950-1960 | 371 |
| 1960-1970 | 175 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 20 |
| 2000-2010 | 10 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Gery is a less common spelling variant of the more ubiquitous names Gary or Jerry.
- The name experienced its highest peak of popularity in the U.S. during the mid-20th century.