Kent
5 countries#1654 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kent was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
69,493 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #1654 · peaked in 1962 with 2,592 births
Most common in: California, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
95 births recorded 1979–2022 · peaked in 2007 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
82 births recorded 1996–2018 · peaked in 1996 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
40 births recorded 1964–2010 · peaked in 1998 with 6 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
9 births recorded 2007–2022 · peaked in 2007 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 1979–1979 · peaked in 1979 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kent’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1202 | — |
| 2007 | #1188 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #1240 | ↓52 |
| 2009 | #1390 | ↓150 |
| 2010 | #1323 | ↑67 |
| 2011 | #1296 | ↑27 |
| 2012 | #1448 | ↓152 |
| 2013 | #1128 | ↑320 |
| 2014 | #1225 | ↓97 |
| 2015 | #1182 | ↑43 |
| 2016 | #1164 | ↑18 |
| 2017 | #1293 | ↓129 |
| 2018 | #1199 | ↑94 |
| 2019 | #1432 | ↓233 |
| 2020 | #1423 | ↑9 |
| 2021 | #1407 | ↑16 |
| 2022 | #1540 | ↓133 |
| 2023 | #1668 | ↓128 |
| 2024 | #1631 | ↑37 |
| 2025 | #1654 | ↓23 |
Frequently asked questions about Kent
Is Kent a popular name?
Yes — Kent currently ranks #1654 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kent more common for boys or girls?
Kent is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kent most popular?
Kent peaked in 1962 in United States, with 2,592 recorded births that year.
Is Kent rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kent’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #936 in 1885 to #1654 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kent?
At least 69,628 babies have been recorded with the name Kent across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Kent popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kent appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Kent?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kent include Jakobi, Johnpaul, Sky.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kent in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.