Holding steady.
Popularity of Trentan since 1993
Babies named Trentan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trentan is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1993. It has never ranked in the top 1000, with its peak year being 2009, when it was given to a handful of boys nationwide. The name's trajectory has remained stable since then, with no significant rise or fall in usage. Trentan is overwhelmingly used for boys, reflecting its similarity to names like Trenton and Preston. As a modern invention, it lacks deep historical roots, but its sound fits well with contemporary -an ending names. Parents drawn to Trentan may appreciate its uniqueness and familiar, yet distinct, feel.
Trentan is a rare modern name, likely formed by analogy with Trenton or other -an ending names. It may also be a respelling of Trenton, which itself derives from a place name meaning 'Trent's town' or 'trespasser's settlement' in Old English. The name emerged in the United States in the 1990s but has never charted in the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Trent
Sibling names for Trentan
Names that share Trentan's style, for a brother or sister.
