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The name Kent peaked for girls at #3833 in 1966. Kent is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Kent is a boy's name of English, Scandinavian origin meaning "edge".

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Kent is a no-nonsense, brief, brisk one-syllable name, almost as curt as Kurt. 

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The name Kent is currently ranked #880 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #136 in 1962. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in KENT, KENT, and KENT. Kent is occasionally used for girls in 1984.

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