Kent
Male name · ↓ Falling
26,960
Total Births
1962
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1891
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Kent
Kent is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 26,960 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1890s | 35 births |
| 1900s | 62 births |
| 1910s | 223 births |
| 1920s | 511 births |
| 1930s | 1,410 births |
| 1940s | 3,484 births |
| 1950s | 7,553 births |
| 1960s | 7,654 births |
| 1970s | 2,677 births |
| 1980s | 1,943 births |
| 1990s | 1,121 births |
| 2000s | 287 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kent?
Kent has been given to 26,960 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1962 with 1,031 births that year.
Is Kent a boy or girl name?
Kent is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Kent most popular?
Kent was most popular in 1962, when 1,031 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Kent?
Kent first appeared in US records in 1891.