What does the name Kent mean?

The name Kent means "An English county; coastal district".

What is the origin of the name Kent?

Kent is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 104 babies were named Kent in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Kent is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 104 ↘

All-Time Total: 69,134

Peak Year: 1962

Kent is of Old English origin, derived from the region in England. It means "coastal land" or "border."

Boy names closely related to Kent

Maxx Ethen Kory Baron Fred Nathan Aaron Darin

Girl names closely related to Kent

Calista Milah Annamarie Maiya Carissa Aleena Belle Savanah

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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