Boys name · Illinois
Kent in Illinois
Kent was the 1394th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Kent that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 4,730 babies Kent.
Popularity over time
Kent in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | 522nd |
| 1936 | 37 | 170th |
| 1949 | 85 | 137th |
| 1963 | 164 | 113th |
| 1976 | 36 | 274th |
| 1990 | 19 | 482nd |
| 2003 | 9 | 887th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1394th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 522nd in 1916 to 1394th in 2025.
The most babies named Kent in Illinois in a single year was 198, in 1959. Its best showing was 107th among boys names in 1959.
Across the country, Kent reached its best rank of 24th in Utah (1940). See Kent in every state →
How popular is Kent in Illinois?
Kent was the 1394th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Kent that year. Since 1916, Illinois families have named 4,730 babies Kent.
How many babies are named Kent in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Kent in Illinois. The most babies named Kent in Illinois in a single year was 198, in 1959.
What is the rank of Kent in Illinois?
Kent ranked 1394th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 107th among boys names in 1959.
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.