Kenta
Borrowed from Japanese けんた (Kenta).
Every Kenta since 1973 — 716 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenta
Kenta is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,216 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 716 American babies have been named Kenta. Its peak came in 1977, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Kenta stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,216 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,517 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 11 | #7,271 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,340 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #7,907 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,520 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,283 |
| 2015 | — | — | 11 | #7,318 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,482 |
| 2013 | — | — | 9 | #8,474 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,505 |
| 2011 | — | — | 13 | #6,431 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,890 |
| 2009 | — | — | 10 | #8,022 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,647 |
| 2007 | — | — | 20 | #4,729 |
| 2006 | — | — | 18 | #4,964 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #6,055 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,781 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,937 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,819 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,393 |
| 2000 | — | — | 17 | #4,488 |
| 1995 | — | — | 25 | #2,888 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,554 |
| 1985 | — | — | 15 | #3,154 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,031 |
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Famous people named Kenta
- Kenta Hasegawa Soccer player · b. 1965
- Kenta Chida Fencer · b. 1985
- Kenta Shimaoka Soccer player · b. 1973
- Kenta Kano Soccer player · b. 1986
- Kenta Tanno Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kenta mean?
Borrowed from Japanese けんた (Kenta).
How popular is the name Kenta in 2025?
Kenta ranked #10,216 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 Kenta?
716 babies have been named Kenta in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenta most popular?
Kenta peaked in 1977, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Kenta a boy or girl name?
Kenta is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenta rising or falling?
Kenta is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kenta?
Well-known people named Kenta include Kenta Hasegawa (soccer player), Kenta Chida (fencer), Kenta Shimaoka (soccer player).