Kentron
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "sharp point" or "goad".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kentron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kentron today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kentron births was 1987 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kentron. 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 Kentron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1987
5 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
1987 SSA rank
#7,591
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Kentron: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kentron 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 Kentron during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kentron
The name Kentron has its origins in ancient Greek culture, tracing back to the 5th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "kentron," which means "goad" or "sharp point." This name was likely given to individuals who were skilled in using spears or other pointed weapons in battle.
In Greek mythology, Kentron was the name of a centaur who was known for his expertise in archery and hunting. He was also mentioned in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, as one of the centaurs who fought against the Lapiths in a famous battle.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kentron can be found in ancient Greek inscriptions and records from the classical period. One notable figure named Kentron was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC and was a student of Aristotle.
During the Byzantine era, which lasted from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Kentron was relatively uncommon but still in use. One notable figure from this period was Kentron Palaiologos, a Byzantine nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the defense of Constantinople against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century.
In the Renaissance period, the name Kentron saw a slight resurgence, particularly among scholars and humanists who were inspired by ancient Greek culture. One such individual was Kentron Laskaris, a Greek scholar and diplomat who lived in the 15th century and was instrumental in the preservation and dissemination of Greek literature in the West.
Another notable figure with the name Kentron was Kentron Philalethes, a 17th-century alchemist and philosopher who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric subjects.
Overall, while not a widely popular name throughout history, Kentron has a rich and interesting background rooted in ancient Greek culture and mythology, with various individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as philosophy, literature, and military leadership.
People
Kentron + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kentron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kentron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kentron 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kentron a common name?
We classify Kentron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kentron most popular?
The single biggest year for Kentron was 1987, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kentron is about 38 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 Kentron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kentron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kentron 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 Kentron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kentron 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 Kentron 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 Kentron as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kentron, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.