Masculine dossier · first seen 1885
Kent
Endangered
Down 96.1% from peak
Peak era
1962
Peak births
2,587
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Kent
How many people are named Kent?
An estimated 47,440 living Americans are named Kent.
How rare is Kent?
Kent is uncommon among babies today, with 101 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 96.1% from its 1962 peak.
How old is the typical Kent?
The median age of a living American named Kent is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 48 and 68 years old.
Is Kent still popular?
No. Kent is endangered as a baby name, down 96.1% from its 1962 peak with 101 births in 2025.
Where is Kent most common?
Kent has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 24.2× more often than the national baseline.
1885Peak 19622025
Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
96.1%
2025
101
All-time
69,322