How old is someone named Kenton?
The average Kenton is 38 years old.
Half of all living Kentons are between 18 and 57.
When was Kenton popular?
Few names are as steady as Kenton. It peaked in 2014, but babies have been named Kenton every year since records began, and 92 were in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 121 | 0 |
| 1920s | 239 | 0 |
| 1930s | 381 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 681 | 310 |
| 1950s | 1,410 | 940 |
| 1960s | 1,369 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 934 | 840 |
| 1980s | 1,393 | 1,300 |
| 1990s | 1,412 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 1,303 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 1,493 | 1,500 |
| 2020s | 544 | 540 |
How many Kentons are still alive?
About 9,200 Kentons are alive in the US today. That's 82% of the roughly 11,000 babies named Kenton since 1912.
Most Kentons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Kenton?
About one in four living Kentons are Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996.
Is Kenton an old name?
Somewhat. Kenton is older than 64 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kenton will be 46 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Kenton a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Kentons are men.
Names the same age as Kenton
NAME TWIN
Kenton's name twin is Vincent. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Vincent's age curve is the closest match to Kenton's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Kenton
How old is the average Kenton?
The average Kenton in the US is 38 years old. The median is 36, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kenton?
About 9,200 Kentons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 11,000 babies given the name since 1912.
When was the name Kenton most popular?
In 2014, when about 190 baby boys were named Kenton.
Is Kenton a Millennial name?
Partly. Millennials are the largest group, about 23% of living Kentons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this