Kento
Every Kento since 1984 — 524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kento
Kento is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,218 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 524 American babies have been named Kento. Its peak came in 2018, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kento stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kento year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,218 |
| 2024 | 11 | #7,523 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7,113 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,518 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,515 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,791 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,262 |
| 2018 | 28 | #3,838 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,030 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,550 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,974 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,603 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,842 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,172 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,441 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,372 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,695 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,173 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,459 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,435 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,730 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,649 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #5,037 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,592 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,753 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,343 |
| 1990 | 19 | #3,247 |
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Famous people named Kento
- Kento Masuda Musician · b. 1973
- Kento Hashimoto Soccer player · b. 1993
- Kento Misao Soccer player · b. 1996
- Kento Hori Soccer player · b. 1982
- Kento Tsurumaki Soccer player · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kento in 2025?
Kento ranked #10,218 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kento?
524 babies have been named Kento in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kento most popular?
Kento peaked in 2018, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Kento a boy or girl name?
Kento is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kento rising or falling?
Kento is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kento?
Well-known people named Kento include Kento Masuda (musician), Kento Hashimoto (soccer player), Kento Misao (soccer player).