Declining since 2013, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Brently since 1960
Babies named Brently per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 109 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 731 |
| 2020s | 161 |
Meaning & origin
Brently is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1960. It was given to about 1 in 90,000 boys in 2025, ranking 5045th. The name saw its peak popularity in 2014, but has been declining since 2013. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it is likely a modern coinage formed from the male name Brent and the popular suffix -ly, following a pattern seen in other names like Brently or Bentley. The name has never been associated with any particular geographic region or culture, and it remains a rare choice for parents seeking a distinctive name.
Brently appears to be a modern invented name, formed from the similarly sounding male name Brent (of Old English origin, possibly meaning 'hill' or 'burnt land') and the popular suffix -ly. It has no historical usage before the mid-20th century and first appears in U.S. records in 1960.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Brent
Sibling names for Brently
Names that share Brently's style, for a brother or sister.
