Kent
boy name#1654 in 2025Kent entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #136 in 1962, ranks #1654 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1885–2025
#1654
rank today
#136
peak (1962)
101
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #936 |
| 1890s | #927 |
| 1900s | #1003 |
| 1910s | #897 |
| 1920s | #615 |
| 1930s | #332 |
| 1940s | #199 |
| 1950s | #160 |
| 1960s | #163 |
| 1970s | #302 |
| 1980s | #374 |
| 1990s | #625 |
| 2000s | #1062 |
| 2010s | #1269 |
| 2020s | #1554 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kent has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 51,500 people named Kent are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kent alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 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 ranks #1654 among US boy names in 2025, with 101 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kent most popular?
- Kent peaked in 1962, reaching #136 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kent with classmates?
- Kent will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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