Boy · #11,471 in 2026

Kentarius

Name: Popularity of the name Kentarius in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kentarius, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,471

Peak Rank

#5,981 (1996)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2005

Last Year

1996

Peak Year

#5981

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kentarius

Kentarius first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1996, when 9 Kentariuss were born — ranking #5,981 that year. As of 2026, Kentarius ranks #11,471 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 72 Kentariuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Kentarius

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kentarius is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kentarius

What does the name Kentarius mean?

Kentarius is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kentarius in 2026?

In 2026, Kentarius ranks #11,471 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Kentarius most popular?

Kentarius reached its peak popularity in 1996, ranking #5,981 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Kentarius a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kentarius is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kentarius?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kentarius include Stalin, Juane, Shondale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kentarius

Kentarius is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 72 births in the dataset. Kentarius's peak popularity came in 1996 when it ranked #5,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Kentarius's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.