Kent Petrick

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kent Petrick — English
72K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kent Petrick is a name that combines English origins. The first name Kent is a masculine given name of English origin. Kent is a male given name. It is also often a surname (see Kent (surname).) Notable people with the name include: Kent Benson (born 1954), American former collegiate and professional basketball player Kent Broadhurst (born 1940), American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter Kent Cheng (born 1951), Hong Kong actor and director Kent Emanuel (born 1992), American professional baseball pitcher Kent Haruf (1943–2014), American novelist Kent Henry (1948–2009), American guitarist and songwriter Kent Hrbek (born 1960), former American Major League Baseball player Kent Kirk (born 1948), Danish . The surname Petrick: Ben Petrick (born 1977), American baseball player Billy Petrick (born 1984), American baseball player Charlotte Petrick (born 1997), Canadian professional tennis player George Petrick (1917–1982), American politician Jose Petrick (born 1924), Australian historian Joseph M. Petrick (born 1982), American writer and director Wolfgang Petrick (1939–2025), German painter, graphic artist and sculptor Zach Petrick (born 1989), American baseball pitcher Petrick's method, a calculation method in boolean algebra by Stanley R. Petrick Kent is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 72K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Kent reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Kent

English

Kent is a male given name. It is also often a surname (see Kent (surname).) Notable people with the name include: Kent Benson (born 1954), American former collegiate and professional basketball player Kent Broadhurst (born 1940), American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter Kent Cheng (born 1951), Hong Kong actor and director Kent Emanuel (born 1992), American professional baseball pitcher Kent Haruf (1943–2014), American novelist Kent Henry (1948–2009), American guitarist and songwriter Kent Hrbek (born 1960), former American Major League Baseball player Kent Kirk (born 1948), Danish .

Surname: Petrick

English

Ben Petrick (born 1977), American baseball player Billy Petrick (born 1984), American baseball player Charlotte Petrick (born 1997), Canadian professional tennis player George Petrick (1917–1982), American politician Jose Petrick (born 1924), Australian historian Joseph M. Petrick (born 1982), American writer and director Wolfgang Petrick (1939–2025), German painter, graphic artist and sculptor Zach Petrick (born 1989), American baseball pitcher Petrick's method, a calculation method in boolean algebra by Stanley R. Petrick

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Kent is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Kent by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Kent Petrick

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Kent Petrick:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Kent?
The first name Kent originates from English. Kent is a male given name. It is also often a surname (see Kent (surname).) Notable people with the name include: Kent Benson (born 1954), American former collegiate and professional basketball player Kent Broadhurst (born 1940), American actor, playwright, screenwriter and painter Kent Cheng (born 1951), Hong Kong actor and director Kent Emanuel (born 1992), American professional baseball pitcher Kent Haruf (1943–2014), American novelist Kent Henry (1948–2009), American guitarist and songwriter Kent Hrbek (born 1960), former American Major League Baseball player Kent Kirk (born 1948), Danish .
When was Kent most popular?
The name Kent reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Petrick?
The surname Petrick originates from English. Ben Petrick (born 1977), American baseball player Billy Petrick (born 1984), American baseball player Charlotte Petrick (born 1997), Canadian professional tennis player George Petrick (1917–1982), American politician Jose Petrick (born 1924), Australian historian Joseph M. Petrick (born 1982), American writer and director Wolfgang Petrick (1939–2025), German painter, graphic artist and sculptor Zach Petrick (born 1989), American baseball pitcher Petrick's method, a calculation method in boolean algebra by Stanley R. Petrick
How common is the surname Petrick?
The surname Petrick is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.
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