Kente Name Popularity and Statistics
Kente is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kente?
Kente is spelled K-E-N-T-E. The name has 5 letters.
Kente Popularity in 2001
Rank#9,243
Recorded Births6
- Boys usage fell 2,400 places to #9,243 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1998.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kente Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1977 through 2001. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Boys | 6 | #9,243 |
| 1998 | Boys | 8 | #6,843 |
| 1997 | Boys | 5 | #9,265 |
| 1980 | Boys | 10 | #3,838 |
| 1978 | Boys | 7 | #4,554 |
| 1977 | Boys | 19 | #2,361 |
When Was Kente Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1977 · Boys
19 recorded births
National rank #2,361
1980 · Boys
10 recorded births
National rank #3,838
1998 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #6,843
1978 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #4,554