Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Gentle
//ˈdʒɛntəl//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19186 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Gentle's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Gentle's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gentle |
|---|---|
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1915 | 10 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1924 | 8 |
| 1925 | 8 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1937 | 5 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 11 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
Gentle through the decades
- Gentle peaked in 1918, when 13 babies were named Gentle in the US.