UK boy's name
Kentrell
An English given name of unknown etymology and modern origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kentrell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kentrell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kentrell is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kentrell. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kentrell ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 3 boys were registered as Kentrell.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kentrell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Kentrell mean?
The name Kentrell is a relatively modern invention, likely originating in the Southern United States in the late 20th century. Its roots appear to be a combination of the name "Kent," which is derived from the Old English "Cent" meaning "coastal district," and the name "Terrell," which has French and English origins meaning "to cultivate land."
While Kentrell does not have any recorded historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it seems to have emerged as a uniquely American name, possibly inspired by the popularity of combining traditional names to create new variations. The earliest recorded instances of the name are relatively recent, with some of the first known people with the name being Kentrell Lockett, an American football player born in 1980, and Kentrell Gaulden, an American record producer and songwriter born in 1976.
Other notable individuals with the first name Kentrell include Kentrell Gwynn, an American football player born in 1990, Kentrell Brice, an American football player born in 1994, and Kentrell Williams, an American basketball player born in 1993. While not a common name, Kentrell has gained some recognition in recent decades, particularly in the realm of sports and entertainment.
It is worth noting that due to the relatively modern origin of the name, there are limited historical records or famous individuals from earlier eras associated with it. However, its unique blend of traditional name elements and its growing popularity in certain regions of the United States make it an interesting example of how new names can emerge and evolve over time.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Kentrell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kentrell was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
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- Kevin 7,927
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- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kentrell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kentrell in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kentrell was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kentrell most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 3 babies registered as Kentrell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kentrell?
An English given name of unknown etymology and modern origin.
How many people are called Kentrell in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kentrell across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.