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Trent
BoyEnglish· “from the River Trent”
- Meaning
- from the River Trent
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- TREHNT
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,344
- US babies 2025
- 142
- Best rank
- #208 (2001)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Trent
Trent is an English name that is usually said to mean “from the River Trent”.
Trent comes from the River Trent, one of the major rivers of England, flowing through the Midlands. The river's name is thought to be Celtic and is often explained as trespasser, perhaps referring to its tendency to flood, though the exact meaning is uncertain. Trent became a surname and then a first name, popular in the United States in the later twentieth century. It has a crisp, one-syllable sound and a steady, confident feel. Trenton is a longer related name, and Trent pairs well with longer, classic middle names.
Popularity over time
Trent first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 69 different years, starting in 1952. Its best national rank was #208 in 2001, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,719 babies. In 2025, 142 babies were named Trent, and it ranked #1,344 nationally. That is 72% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #4,926 in 1920, #1,062 in 1950, #328 in 1980, #232 in 2000, #344 in 2010, and #1,344 in 2025. Of the 51,608 US boys named Trent since records began, 25% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 11,493 babies. Since 2010, 6,669 more have been named Trent.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Pedro, Gerardo, Cade, Kobe, and Enrique.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Trent ranked highest in Illinois, Indiana, and North Carolina.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | #925 | 9 |
| Indiana | #936 | 6 |
| North Carolina | #1020 | 8 |
| Virginia | #1076 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1086 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Trent is usually pronounced TREHNT, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with T and ends in “-nt”.
Middle names for Trent
A few middle names that flow with Trent: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Trent
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trent mean?
Trent is an English name that is usually said to mean “from the River Trent”.
What is the origin of the name Trent?
Trent has English roots. Trent comes from the River Trent, one of the major rivers of England, flowing through the Midlands.
Is Trent a popular name?
Not especially. Trent ranked #1,344 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Trent a boy or girl name?
Trent is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Trent?
Trent is usually pronounced TREHNT. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings