Edge or coastal district
Derived from the English county of Kent, which likely stems from a Brythonic word meaning 'border' or 'rim'. It historically referred to a coastal region or the edge of a landmass. As a given name, it gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a sleek, professional-sounding surname-name.
Less common today
Kent isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #489 in 1990.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
