Kent
Peaked at #136 nationally in 1962, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Kent has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Kent — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3833
in 1966
Last ranked
#11225
in 1984
Years tracked
25
1926–1984
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1926, Kent reached its peak popularity for girls in 1966, ranking #3833 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Kent hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1984, when it stood at #11225.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | #11,225 | 5 |
| 1983 | #11,072 | 5 |
| 1982 | #9,789 | 6 |
| 1981 | #11,198 | 5 |
| 1974 | #9,397 | 5 |
| 1972 | #8,865 | 5 |
| 1971 | #5,293 | 10 |
| 1970 | #7,485 | 6 |
Kent — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#136
in 1962
Current rank
#1631
in 2024
Years tracked
128
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Kent reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #136 nationally with 2,588 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1227 (2014) to #1631 (2024) — a 25% drop.
As of 2024, Kent ranks #1631 nationally for boys, with 104 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,631 | 104 |
| 2023 | #1,674 | 102 |
| 2022 | #1,542 | 116 |
| 2021 | #1,415 | 130 |
| 2020 | #1,430 | 121 |
| 2019 | #1,437 | 122 |
| 2018 | #1,201 | 157 |
| 2017 | #1,297 | 140 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kent most popular?
Kent was most popular in 1962, when it ranked #136 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kent becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kent?
At least 69,396 babies have been recorded with the name Kent in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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