Declining since 2001, #1,341 for boys today.
Popularity of Trent since 1916
Babies named Trent per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 111 |
| 1940s | 303 |
| 1950s | 1,179 |
| 1960s | 5,131 |
| 1970s | 6,633 |
| 1980s | 6,924 |
| 1990s | 11,493 |
| 2000s | 13,063 |
| 2010s | 5,585 |
| 2020s | 1,084 |
Meaning & origin
Trent is a concise, surname-derived given name with strong geographic roots. First recorded in the United States in 1916, Trent saw its peak popularity in 2001 before entering a steady decline, with its rank falling to 1,341 by 2025. At its peak, it was particularly favored in states like Indiana, Illinois, and Virginia, where it ranked among the top choices for boys. The name's simple, one-syllable sound and clear spelling have contributed to its enduring, if moderate, use. While not as common as some other surname-style names, Trent maintains a consistent presence, with about 1 in every 12,000 boys receiving the name in recent years.
Trent is derived from the River Trent in England, one of the country's major rivers. The river's name is of Celtic origin, possibly meaning 'trespasser' or 'flooder' due to its tendency to flood. The surname Trent, from which the given name originates, was used for people living near this river. Trent has been used as a given name since the 20th century, gaining popularity in the United States, particularly in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Where Trent is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Trent
Names that share Trent's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Grace, Claire, Paige, Brooke, Jade, Macee, Maranda, Denae, Kenda, Kindra, Kylene, Porsche, Ranae, Shandi, Tammara, Tandra, Trena, Breah, Brette, Faryn, Jaelee, Marche, Nikeya, Raynee, Shalane, Tarina, Telisa, Tram, Trany, Trenda, Trenise, Trenna, Tylisha, Brittin, Caress, Chancie, Chenell, Cindel, Cortina, Crystol, Junelle, Porshe, Scottlynn, Shayonna, Tambria, Tamula, Tannis, Tonica, Tracye, Trannie, Travia, Treana, Trella, Trenae, Trenia, Trevia, Trinia, Troi, Turkessa, Chalee, Chasta, Chenae, Jacole, Kimbria, Leanndra, Ronnae, Saysha, Shandel, Shelise, Shley, Takyah, Tanara, Taneal, Tarena, Tenna, Terralyn, Tonji, Tracina, Treniece, Trenita, Treonna, Trinda, Tyrea, Tyronza, Tyteanna
Brothers: Grant, Brady, Chase, Drew, Blake, Antron, Brant, Brett, Brice, Brock, Cordell, Jerrod, Lane, Trey, Blayne, Brayton, Brently, Chayce, Dwan, Brit, Britten, Chanse, Chaston, Deston, Garrin, Gerrick, Gerrod, Khris, Kroy, Latham, Maliek, Toddrick, Tramel, Tremon, Tylik, Tyrie, Chett, Devell, Gerron, Jaree, Jarrick, Jeret, Kentrail, Teddrick, Terek, Travas, Traves, Treg, Treon, Trelyn, Brok, Chez, Darrek, Fleet, Jettsen, Jonta, Jontue, Karell, Keddrick, Kendryck, Laronn, Mekel, Rhet, Severn, Sherrick, Terel, Terrall, Zerrick
Names like Trent
Names whose popularity has moved with Trent's over the last 50 years.
