Kentrell

Kentrell - A very unique male name

Kentrell appeared on the charts for the first time in 1975 on position #1722. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kentrell and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kentrell? 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 Kentrell. The baby boy name Kentrell was given to 47 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1753 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 31,198 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kentrell peaked in popularity 33 years ago in 1993 on position 1079.

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Kentrell is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kentrell is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #498 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,438.

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 Kentrell is where you live.

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Kentrell origin and meaning

Modern invented (American)

None — a modern coinage, probably elaborating Ken-/Kent- name elements with a -trell ending; no documented construction

Kentrell appeared in 1975 and stayed rare for decades before a peak in 2019. It belongs to the family of invented Ken- and -ell names created in late-20th-century American naming. Its best-known holder, the rapper NBA YoungBoy, was born Kentrell Gaulden but is not known by this name, so he is a usage fact, not a bearer.

Origin uncertain

Kentrell is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Kentrell

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

Kendrick / Keandre / Kendric / Kendarius / Keondre / Kendrix / Kendry / Kendarious / Kendrell / Kendra /

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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.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kentrell

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 Kentrell 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 Kentrell?

2 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

ken-TREL · /kɛnˈtrɛl/

Around the world

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

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

A distinctive, rhythmic modern name with a strong Ken- opening and real rarity.

Worth knowing

• Its most famous holder performs under a different name entirely, so recognition does not transfer.