Kent
girl nameKent entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #3740 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#3740
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4851 |
| 1940s | #4574 |
| 1950s | #5043 |
| 1960s | #4994 |
| 1970s | #7318 |
| 1980s | #10086 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Kent are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kent alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kent in 2025?
- Kent is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kent most popular?
- Kent peaked in 1966, reaching #3740 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kent with classmates?
- Kent will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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