The nameKentin

Kentin is a boy's name, a Breton spelling of Quentin. It was mostly given in the 2000s.

Meaning

Like Quentin, it comes from the Latin quintus, "fifth".

Origin

Breton, through Quentin.

History

First given in the late 1980s, Kentin peaked in the mid 2000s, then became very rare.

Popularity of the name Kentin

Kentin in France

2008peak year (70 births)
975babies named Kentin in France since 1900
03570 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kentin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 545 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Kentin. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Kentin in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kentin mean?

Like Quentin, it comes from the Latin quintus, "fifth".

What is the origin of the name Kentin?

Breton, through Quentin.

Is Kentin a girl's or a boy's name?

Kentin is a boy's name.