Trent
Inherited from Middle English Trent, from Old English Trēonte; Koch (2006) derives the river name from Proto-Celtic *tri-sent(o)-on-ā-, from the elements *trei…
Every Trent since 1916 — 51,710 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Trent
Trent is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,344 in 2025 with 142 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 51,710 American babies have been named Trent. Its peak came in 2001, when 1,719 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Trent stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Trent year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 142 | #1,344 |
| 2024 | — | — | 151 | #1,302 |
| 2023 | — | — | 159 | #1,237 |
| 2022 | — | — | 188 | #1,129 |
| 2021 | — | — | 209 | #1,036 |
| 2020 | — | — | 235 | #940 |
| 2019 | — | — | 269 | #837 |
| 2018 | — | — | 282 | #804 |
| 2017 | — | — | 390 | #658 |
| 2016 | — | — | 413 | #642 |
| 2015 | — | — | 517 | #557 |
| 2014 | — | — | 567 | #497 |
| 2013 | — | — | 655 | #441 |
| 2012 | — | — | 791 | #381 |
| 2011 | — | — | 800 | #375 |
| 2010 | — | — | 901 | #344 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,075 | #302 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,069 | #312 |
| 2007 | — | — | 1,182 | #289 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,210 | #288 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,225 | #272 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,640 | 1,282 | #258 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1,379 | #242 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1,453 | #232 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1,719 | #208 |
| 2000 | — | — | 1,469 | #232 |
| 1995 | — | — | 1,117 | #252 |
| 1990 | — | — | 1,073 | #253 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,526 | 701 | #292 |
| 1980 | — | — | 578 | #328 |
| 1975 | — | — | 666 | #289 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,942 | 864 | #262 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,777 | 554 | #323 |
| 1960 | — | — | 261 | #492 |
| 1955 | — | — | 137 | #637 |
| 1950 | — | — | 45 | #1,062 |
| 1945 | — | — | 21 | #1,492 |
| 1940 | — | — | 20 | #1,568 |
| 1935 | — | — | 14 | #2,023 |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,570 |
| 1925 | — | — | 10 | #2,921 |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,926 |
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Famous people named Trent
- Trent Reznor Musician · b. 1965
- Trent Lott Politician · b. 1941
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trent mean?
Inherited from Middle English Trent, from Old English Trēonte; Koch (2006) derives the river name from Proto-Celtic *tri-sent(o)-on-ā-, from the elements *trei (“through”) + *sentus (“path”).
How popular is the name Trent in 2025?
Trent ranked #1,344 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 142 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Trent?
51,710 babies have been named Trent in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Trent most popular?
Trent peaked in 2001, when 1,719 newborns received the name.
Is Trent a boy or girl name?
Trent is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Trent rising or falling?
Trent is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Trent?
Well-known people named Trent include Trent Reznor (musician), Trent Lott (politician).