Kent Name Origin
/kent/-
American (Western) 40%
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English (Celtic) 35%
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Japanese (East Asian) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kent
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name 'Kent' is of Old English origin, meaning 'coastal district'. It is also used as a given name in English-speaking countries and as a surname. The name is associated with the historic county of Kent in England, and it has been adopted in other cultures as well.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Kent each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).