Boys name · Pennsylvania
Kent in Pennsylvania
Kent was the 1341st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 5 babies named Kent that year. Since 1924, Pennsylvania families have named 2,113 babies Kent.
Popularity over time
Kent in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | 611th |
| 1940 | 17 | 273rd |
| 1953 | 50 | 189th |
| 1965 | 67 | 165th |
| 1978 | 22 | 272nd |
| 1990 | 8 | 638th |
| 2005 | 5 | 1133rd |
| 2025 | 5 | 1341st |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 611th in 1924 to 1341st in 2025.
The most babies named Kent in Pennsylvania in a single year was 72, in 1962. Its best showing was 163rd among boys names in 1952.
Across the country, Kent reached its best rank of 24th in Utah (1940). See Kent in every state →
How popular is Kent in Pennsylvania?
Kent was the 1341st most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 5 babies named Kent that year. Since 1924, Pennsylvania families have named 2,113 babies Kent.
How many babies are named Kent in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Kent in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Kent in Pennsylvania in a single year was 72, in 1962.
What is the rank of Kent in Pennsylvania?
Kent ranked 1341st among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 163rd among boys names in 1952.
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.