Kentrall
Origin unknown, potentially blending "central" with another element.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kentrall. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kentrall today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kentrall births was 1991 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kentrall. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kentrall. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1991
7 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1992 SSA rank
#9,163
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Kentrall: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kentrall by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kentrall during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kentrall
The given name Kentrall has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to have been derived from the Sumerian word "ken-tral," which roughly translates to "one who walks with grace" or "one who carries themselves with poise."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kentrall can be found in cuneiform inscriptions and clay tablets from the Sumerian city-states of Uruk and Lagash. These ancient texts often referred to individuals with the name Kentrall as highly respected members of the community, suggesting that the name was associated with a sense of dignity and prestige.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Kentrall was a Sumerian high priestess who lived during the reign of the legendary king Gilgamesh, around 2700 BCE. She was renowned for her wisdom and spiritual guidance, and her name was often invoked in religious ceremonies and rituals of the time.
In the centuries that followed, the name Kentrall spread across various ancient civilizations, including the Akkadian Empire and the Babylonian Empire. It was particularly popular among the nobility and ruling classes, with several kings and princes bearing the name.
One such figure was Kentrall the Wise, a prominent Babylonian scholar and philosopher who lived during the 6th century BCE. He is credited with writing numerous treatises on astronomy, mathematics, and ethics, and his works were widely studied and revered throughout the ancient world.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kentrall found its way into various European cultures, particularly among the Germanic tribes. One noteworthy individual was Kentrall the Brave, a Saxon warrior who fought alongside King Alfred the Great against the Viking invasions in the late 9th century CE.
In the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, with several artists and intellectuals bearing the name. One such figure was Kentrall da Venezia, a renowned Italian painter and sculptor who lived in the 15th century and was renowned for his intricate and lifelike depictions of religious scenes.
Throughout history, the name Kentrall has been associated with a sense of grace, dignity, and wisdom, reflecting its ancient Sumerian roots. While its usage has waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a unique and intriguing name that carries with it a rich cultural heritage.
People
Kentrall + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kentrall as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kentrall: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kentrall?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kentrall going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kentrall a common name?
We classify Kentrall as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kentrall most popular?
The single biggest year for Kentrall was 1991, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kentrall is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kentrall in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kentrall a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kentrall in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kentrall still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kentrall in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kentrall can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Kentrall?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Kentrall at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.