Boys name · California
Kent in California
Kent was the 1757th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 9 babies named Kent that year. Since 1918, California families have named 6,672 babies Kent.
Popularity over time
Kent in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | 425th |
| 1937 | 39 | 163rd |
| 1952 | 170 | 132nd |
| 1966 | 133 | 197th |
| 1981 | 47 | 421st |
| 1995 | 37 | 615th |
| 2010 | 18 | 1114th |
| 2025 | 9 | 1757th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 425th in 1918 to 1757th in 2025.
The most babies named Kent in California in a single year was 236, in 1962. Its best showing was 131st among boys names in 1950.
Across the country, Kent reached its best rank of 24th in Utah (1940). See Kent in every state →
How popular is Kent in California?
Kent was the 1757th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 9 babies named Kent that year. Since 1918, California families have named 6,672 babies Kent.
How many babies are named Kent in California?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Kent in California. The most babies named Kent in California in a single year was 236, in 1962.
What is the rank of Kent in California?
Kent ranked 1757th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 131st among boys names in 1950.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.