Kent

Kent - A very unique male name

Kent appeared on the charts for the first time in 1913 on position #1179. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kent and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kent? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kent. The baby boy name Kent was given to 44 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1803 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 33,325 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kent peaked in popularity 64 years ago in 1962 on position 136.

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Kent is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kent is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,341 - and is the least popular in Florida at position #1,978.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kent is where you live.

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Kent origin and meaning

English place name / surname

From Kent, the English county — its name comes from a Celtic word (canto-) meaning 'coast, border, rim'

Kent is a transferred county and surname name, at home in mid-century America — it peaked in 1962 — and long in decline since, to 44 births in 2025. It has a clean, one-syllable, outdoorsy-English sound. Clark Kent gives the surname constant visibility, but as Superman's surname, not as a first-name bearer.

Attested etymology

Kent is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Kent, pop culture references for the name Kent and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kent

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kent, sorted by popularity.

Kenneth / Kennith / Kennedy / Kenyatta / Keonte / Keontae / Kennth / Kunta / Kento / Kenta /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kent

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kent a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kent?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KENT · /kɛnt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kenton — A longer related place/surname name; a separate name.

Famous bearers

• Kent Bazemore — American professional basketball player (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Kent is a crisp, unfussy classic with genuine English place roots and a mid-century solidity now rare in nurseries. It reads confident and unadorned.

Worth knowing

• Superman's alter ego is Clark Kent — a surname association everyone will make; the name itself has been falling since the 1960s.