Sentrell
An Americanized spelling of saintly, suggesting an upright or holy person.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sentrell. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sentrell today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sentrell births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sentrell. 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 Sentrell. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,669
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Sentrell: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sentrell 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 Sentrell during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sentrell
The name Sentrell is a relatively modern invention that first gained popularity in the late 20th century. It is believed to have originated in the United States, most likely as a combination of the names Sentra and Trell. The name Sentra is derived from the Japanese word "sentra," which means "central" or "core," and was used as the name for a Nissan vehicle model introduced in 1982. Trell, on the other hand, is a shorter form of the name Terrell, which has roots in Old English and means "to wander" or "to travel."
While the name Sentrell does not have any direct historical or cultural roots, its components offer a glimpse into its possible meaning. The combination of "central" and "to wander" could suggest a sense of exploration or a journey centered around a specific place or purpose. However, it is important to note that this interpretation is speculative, as the name itself does not have a well-documented origin or meaning.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Sentrell throughout history. One of the earliest recorded instances was Sentrell Harper, an American football player who played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) from 1994 to 2001. Another individual with this name was Sentrell Henderson, an American basketball player who played in the NBA G League (formerly known as the NBA Development League) in the early 2000s.
In the field of music, Sentrell Barnes, an American singer and songwriter, rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was known for his collaborations with various R&B and hip-hop artists. Additionally, Sentrell Harper, an American gospel singer and songwriter, has been active in the music industry since the early 2000s.
Lastly, Sentrell M. Spencer, an American entrepreneur and author, gained recognition for his work in personal development and self-help literature in the early 21st century.
While the name Sentrell may not have a rich historical background, its unique combination of elements and its relatively recent popularity have contributed to its emergence as a distinct and recognizable name in various fields, from sports to music and literature.
People
Sentrell + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sentrell as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sentrell: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sentrell?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sentrell 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 Sentrell a common name?
We classify Sentrell 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 Sentrell most popular?
The single biggest year for Sentrell was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sentrell is about 20 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 Sentrell in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sentrell a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sentrell 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 Sentrell still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sentrell 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 Sentrell 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 are named Sentrell?
Want to know how many Americans are named Sentrell? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.