Kent Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkent / kɛntEnglish; Old English
Meaning
English: from the Kent region; Old English: 'coastal district'
Historical & Cultural Background
Kent is a historic county in England, known for its rich cultural heritage and significance in British history. The name has been used since the Anglo-Saxon period and is associated with the Kingdom of Kent, one of the earliest established kingdoms in England. It has also been a popular surname, which has transitioned into a given name over time.
Trend Summary
Kent has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kenton
International Variants
- Kente (African)
Famous people named Kent
Kent Hrbek is a former professional baseball player known for his time with the Minnesota Twins.
Kent McCord is an American actor recognized for his role in the television series 'Emergency!'.
Kent Nagano is a prominent conductor known for his work with major orchestras around the world.
Kent State University is known for its significant role in the history of the United States during the 1970s.
Fictional characters named Kent
Kent Nelson is a character in DC Comics, known as the superhero Doctor Fate.
Kent Brockman is a news anchor in the animated television series 'The Simpsons'.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kent was first seen in the United States in 1885. Kent has ranked as high as #286 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Kent has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kent (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| UT | 9 | |
| NC | 7 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1891 | 7 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1912 | 22 |
| 1913 | 35 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 46 |
| 1916 | 59 |
| 1917 | 56 |
| 1918 | 53 |
| 1919 | 63 |
| 1920 | 91 |
| 1921 | 71 |
| 1922 | 98 |
| 1923 | 99 |
| 1924 | 89 |
| 1925 | 121 |
| 1926 | 123 |
| 1927 | 124 |
| 1928 | 128 |
| 1929 | 138 |
| 1930 | 166 |
| 1931 | 179 |
| 1932 | 209 |
| 1933 | 197 |
| 1934 | 249 |
| 1935 | 351 |
| 1936 | 437 |
| 1937 | 405 |
| 1938 | 435 |
| 1939 | 495 |
| 1940 | 578 |
| 1941 | 676 |
| 1942 | 717 |
| 1943 | 813 |
| 1944 | 741 |
| 1945 | 715 |
| 1946 | 888 |
| 1947 | 1,120 |
| 1948 | 1,027 |
| 1949 | 1,071 |
| 1950 | 1,233 |
| 1951 | 1,323 |
| 1952 | 1,618 |
| 1953 | 1,636 |
| 1954 | 1,721 |
| 1955 | 1,856 |
| 1956 | 2,137 |
| 1957 | 2,296 |
| 1958 | 2,404 |
| 1959 | 2,467 |
| 1960 | 2,398 |
| 1961 | 2,374 |
| 1962 | 2,588 |
| 1963 | 2,399 |
| 1964 | 2,246 |
| 1965 | 1,846 |
| 1966 | 1,572 |
| 1967 | 1,394 |
| 1968 | 1,219 |
| 1969 | 1,225 |
| 1970 | 1,152 |
| 1971 | 1,003 |
| 1972 | 786 |
| 1973 | 728 |
| 1974 | 582 |
| 1975 | 502 |
| 1976 | 508 |
| 1977 | 487 |
| 1978 | 499 |
| 1979 | 482 |
| 1980 | 497 |
| 1981 | 498 |
| 1982 | 559 |
| 1983 | 556 |
| 1984 | 549 |
| 1985 | 532 |
| 1986 | 465 |
| 1987 | 444 |
| 1988 | 461 |
| 1989 | 438 |
| 1990 | 394 |
| 1991 | 365 |
| 1992 | 369 |
| 1993 | 331 |
| 1994 | 301 |
| 1995 | 227 |
| 1996 | 257 |
| 1997 | 239 |
| 1998 | 228 |
| 1999 | 191 |
| 2000 | 215 |
| 2001 | 177 |
| 2002 | 169 |
| 2003 | 192 |
| 2004 | 159 |
| 2005 | 154 |
| 2006 | 139 |
| 2007 | 148 |
| 2008 | 140 |
| 2009 | 122 |
| 2010 | 129 |
| 2011 | 132 |
| 2012 | 114 |
| 2013 | 161 |
| 2014 | 149 |
| 2015 | 157 |
| 2016 | 164 |
| 2017 | 140 |
| 2018 | 157 |
| 2019 | 122 |
| 2020 | 121 |
| 2021 | 130 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 102 |
| 2024 | 104 |