How Many People Are Named Kent?
69,396
people in the United States are named Kent
1 in 4,827 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#883
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0207%
Of US population
Peak Year
1962
2,593 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
KENT
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname which was originally derived from Kent, the name of a county in England, which may be derived from a Brythonic word meaning "coastal district".
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 60.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1885 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
6,663
Illinois
4,726
Indiana
3,391
Ohio
3,370
Texas
3,007
Utah
2,884
Minnesota
2,626
Iowa
2,607
Michigan
2,571
New York
2,418
💡 Fun Facts About "Kent"
- 104 babies were named Kent in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1962
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1885
- Most popular in California
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