Boys name · New York
Kent in New York
In SSA data for New York, 2,424 babies are named Kent across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1907 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
Popularity over time
Kent in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5 | #613 |
| 1935 | 15 | #325 |
| 1950 | 46 | #240 |
| 1964 | 69 | #256 |
| 1978 | 19 | #492 |
| 1992 | 15 | #711 |
| 2008 | 10 | #1182 |
| 2025 | 5 | #1907 |
No year in New York had more Kent births than 1958, when 74 were born. Kent's highest rank in New York was #197, set in 1945.
Its rank among boys names in New York ran from #197 in 1945 to #1992 in 2024, starting at #613 in 1916 and ending at #1907 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 New York?
In SSA data for New York, 2,424 babies are named Kent across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1916. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1907 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
How many babies are named Kent in New York?
5 Kent babies were born in New York in 2025.
What is the rank of Kent in New York?
In 2025, Kent sat at #1907 on the boys list for New York.
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.