NAME PROFILE
Kent
Kent is an Old English name that means 'high place' or 'edge of the land.' The name carries connotations of strength and stability, reflecting a person who has a solid foundation and a clear vision.
Key Stats
| Total births | 69,493 |
| Gender | Male (92% / 8%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%NY — 20%OH — 20%IL — 19%TX — 19%
Notable People
Kent Hrbek (Former MLB player) · Kent Nagano (Conductor) · Kent State University (Notable Educational Institution) · Kent McCord (Actor, *Emergency!* series) · Kent Brockman (Fictional character from *The Simpsons*)
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