Boy nameCurrently #7,487 in the USFalling
Kento
2 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kento's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kento's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kento |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Kento through the decades
- Kento peaked in 2018, when 28 babies were named Kento in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kento has risen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kento currently ranks #7,487 in the US and is cooling off.