Trent
Trent is an English name derived from the River Trent in England, which flows through the Midlands. The river's name comes from a Celtic word meaning "trespasser" or "strongly flooding," evoking images of powerful, flowing water.
Current Popularity
#1344 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce with no confusion
- •Has a strong, outdoorsy feel with natural water imagery
- •Works well in both casual and professional settings
- •Short and memorable with a modern, masculine sound
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Famous People
Trent Reznor
Musician and composer, founder of Nine Inch Nails
Trent Alexander-Arnold
English professional footballer
Trent Green
Former NFL quarterback and sportscaster
Trent Dilfer
Super Bowl-winning NFL quarterback
Statistics
51,608
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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