NAME PROFILE
Gery
A modern variation likely derived from Dionysus, meaning 'follower of Dionysus' or 'of Zeus'; it represents a person with an infectious zest for life, characterized by a vibrant personality and a natural ability to inspire joy in others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 758 |
| Gender | Male (11% / 89%) |
| Peak year | 1956 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1950 |
| Most recent | 1961 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
PA — 33%TX — 25%OH — 25%WI — 8%MN — 8%
Notable People
Diontae Johnson (NFL Wide Receiver for the Carolina Panthers) · Diontae Spencer (Professional Football Player and Return Specialist) · Diontae Hawkins (Notable Actor and Visual Artist) · Diontae Henderson (Published Author and Motivational Speaker) · Diontae Allen (Professional Athlete and Defensive Back)
Nicknames & Diminutives
TaeDionD
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