Kent Scudder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Kent Scudder — English
72K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Kent Scudder 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 Scudder: Bernard Scudder, translator from Icelandic to English Edward W. Scudder (1822-1893), Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court Eliza Scudder (1821-1896), American hymnwriter Horace Scudder, American editor Henry Scudder (clergyman) (d. 1659?), English devotional writer Henry Martyn Scudder, American missionary and minister Ida S. Scudder, American missionary and physician Janet Scudder, American sculptor John Scudder, Sr., American medical missionary John Scudder (physician), American blood researcher John Milton Scudder, physician Laura Scudder, snack food developer Michael Y. 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: Scudder

English

Bernard Scudder, translator from Icelandic to English Edward W. Scudder (1822-1893), Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court Eliza Scudder (1821-1896), American hymnwriter Horace Scudder, American editor Henry Scudder (clergyman) (d. 1659?), English devotional writer Henry Martyn Scudder, American missionary and minister Ida S. Scudder, American missionary and physician Janet Scudder, American sculptor John Scudder, Sr., American medical missionary John Scudder (physician), American blood researcher John Milton Scudder, physician Laura Scudder, snack food developer Michael Y.

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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
1910s
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1930s
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1970s
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Notable People Named Kent Scudder

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 Scudder:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Scudder?
The surname Scudder originates from English. Bernard Scudder, translator from Icelandic to English Edward W. Scudder (1822-1893), Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court Eliza Scudder (1821-1896), American hymnwriter Horace Scudder, American editor Henry Scudder (clergyman) (d. 1659?), English devotional writer Henry Martyn Scudder, American missionary and minister Ida S. Scudder, American missionary and physician Janet Scudder, American sculptor John Scudder, Sr., American medical missionary John Scudder (physician), American blood researcher John Milton Scudder, physician Laura Scudder, snack food developer Michael Y.
How common is the surname Scudder?
The surname Scudder is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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