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

Female
0.3%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 60.9 years old

Young (<30) 5,056
7.3%
Adult (30–60) 22,780
32.8%
Senior (>60) 41,560
59.9%

📈 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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