Boys name · Illinois
Kent in Illinois
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,730 babies are named Kent across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1394 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
Popularity over time
Kent in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #522 |
| 1936 | 37 | #170 |
| 1949 | 85 | #137 |
| 1963 | 164 | #113 |
| 1976 | 36 | #274 |
| 1990 | 19 | #482 |
| 2003 | 9 | #887 |
| 2025 | 5 | #1394 |
Kent had its most births in Illinois in 1959, when 198 babies were given the name. Kent's highest rank in Illinois was #107, set in 1959.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #107 in 1959 to #1497 in 2009, starting at #522 in 1916 and ending at #1394 in 2025.
Nationally, Kent's strongest state was Utah, where it hit #24 in 1940. See Kent in every state →
How popular is Kent in Illinois?
In SSA data for Illinois, 4,730 babies are named Kent across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1394 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
How many babies are named Kent in Illinois?
5 Kent babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Kent in Illinois?
In 2025, Kent sat at #1394 on the boys list for Illinois.
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.