Boy · #7,558 in 2026

Kento

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

Current Rank

#7,558

Peak Rank

#3,166 (2018)

Total Babies

534

5-Yr Trend

-48%

1984

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#3166

Peak Rank

534

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kento

Kento first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1984, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 28 Kentos were born — ranking #3,792 that year. As of 2026, Kento ranks #7,558 for baby boys with 8 births, falling sharply (-48%). In total, more than 534 Kentos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kento

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

Canto
Kendo
Kanto
Kente
Conto
Kenta
Konto
Kunta
Kinta
County
Condo
Kent

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kento

What does the name Kento mean?

Kento is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1984. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kento in 2026?

In 2026, Kento ranks #7,558 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Kento most popular?

Kento reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #3,166 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kento most popular?

Kento has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kento.

Is Kento a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Kento?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kento include Garreth, Derris, Omero. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kento

Kento is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1984 and has accumulated 534 births in the dataset. Kento's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #3,166. Use the chart and map above to compare Kento'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.