Kent
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Kent: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1979.
The name Kent has Old English and Celtic roots, originally referring to the southeastern English county, whose name likely derives from the ancient British word *cant-* meaning "edge" or "borderland." As a given name, it gained popularity in the 20th century, partly thanks to the fictional Clark Kent, Superman's mild-mannered alter ego. Real-life bearers include American novelist Kent Haruf and conductor Kent Nagano. Beyond England, the name appears in place names across the United States, such as Kent, Ohio, and Kent, Washington, often reflecting early settlers' ties to the original county.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19794 babies
- Latest (1979)
- #2594 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y