Kent
Pronunciation: [ k-EHNT ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kent first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 161 babies have been named Kent in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kent is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,073 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,073
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kent is also used as a boy name, ranked #1636.
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About the Name Kent
Kent is a girl name .
Is Kent a boy or girl name? Kent is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #67,073 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,636. Kent is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kent is currently ranked #67,073 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kent include Kennedy, Kendall, Kenzie, Kennedi, Kendra . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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