Kent: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A bright child from the coastal borderland.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1417
- Peak
- #136 in 1962
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kent Means
Kent is a boy name of English origin. A bright child from the coastal borderland.
How Popular Kent Is
Kent currently ranks #1417 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #136 in 1962. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Kent
- Kent peaked at #136 in the U.S. in 1962.
- Kent is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Kent
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kent
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Questions About Kent
What does Kent mean?
Kent is a boy name of English origin. A bright child from the coastal borderland.
How popular is Kent?
Kent currently ranks #1417 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #136 in 1962. It has held steady.
Where does Kent come from?
Kent comes from English roots. Kent peaked at #136 in the U.S. in 1962.
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