Kent Ratliff

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kent Ratliff — English
72K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kent Ratliff 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 Ratliff: Alfonso Ratliff (born 1956), American boxer Anthony Ratliff-Williams (born 1997), American football player Arthur M. Ratliff (1924–2007), American teacher, author, and businessman Ben Ratliff (born 1968), American journalist, music critic, and author Bennett Ratliff (born 1961), American politician Bill Ratliff (1936–2025), American politician Bo Ratliff (1933–2024), American singer Brett Ratliff (born 1985), American football player Carlos Ratliff (1910–1961), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Connor Ratliff, American actor and comedian David Ratliff (1912–1995), Am. 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: Ratliff

English

Alfonso Ratliff (born 1956), American boxer Anthony Ratliff-Williams (born 1997), American football player Arthur M. Ratliff (1924–2007), American teacher, author, and businessman Ben Ratliff (born 1968), American journalist, music critic, and author Bennett Ratliff (born 1961), American politician Bill Ratliff (1936–2025), American politician Bo Ratliff (1933–2024), American singer Brett Ratliff (born 1985), American football player Carlos Ratliff (1910–1961), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Connor Ratliff, American actor and comedian David Ratliff (1912–1995), Am.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Kent Ratliff

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 Ratliff:

5
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Ratliff?
The surname Ratliff originates from English. Alfonso Ratliff (born 1956), American boxer Anthony Ratliff-Williams (born 1997), American football player Arthur M. Ratliff (1924–2007), American teacher, author, and businessman Ben Ratliff (born 1968), American journalist, music critic, and author Bennett Ratliff (born 1961), American politician Bill Ratliff (1936–2025), American politician Bo Ratliff (1933–2024), American singer Brett Ratliff (born 1985), American football player Carlos Ratliff (1910–1961), American football, basketball, and baseball player and coach Connor Ratliff, American actor and comedian David Ratliff (1912–1995), Am.
How common is the surname Ratliff?
The surname Ratliff is shared by approximately 30K people worldwide.
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