boy's name
Kente
KEN-tay
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 55
Kente is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2001 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1977, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kente Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Kente?
In 2001, Kente was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kente
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kente Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kente over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kente
- Pronunciation KEN-tay
Sibling Names for Kente
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kente — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kente
How popular is the name Kente?
In 2001, Kente was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Kente a girl's or a boy's name?
Kente is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kente?
Kente has 2 syllables.
When was Kente most popular?
Kente peaked in 1977, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.