boy's name
Kentin
kahn-TAN (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 992
Kentin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2011 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2006, when 70 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1987.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Kentin Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 195 |
| 2000s | 545 |
| 2010s | 215 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Kentin?
In 2022, Kentin was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Kentin Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kentin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kentin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kentin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kentin
- French kahn-TAN
Sibling Names for Kentin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kentin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kentin
How popular is the name Kentin?
In 2022, Kentin was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Kentin a girl's or a boy's name?
Kentin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Kentin?
Kentin has 2 syllables.
When was Kentin most popular?
Kentin peaked in 2006, when 70 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.