Brent
Brent is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
High land, steep hill, or burnt land.
Origin and history
Brent originated as an Old English habitational surname derived from places named with words meaning steep hill, high land, or burnt land. It gained popularity as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a classic, traditional masculine name.
Popularity in the United States
139,799 babies in the United States have been named Brent since 1880. It ranks #241 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1207.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.9 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- MI (5.6 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 694 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,384 |
| 1950-1960 | 14,335 |
| 1960-1970 | 27,164 |
| 1970-1980 | 35,380 |
| 1980-1990 | 31,279 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,624 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,303 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,536 |
| 2020-2029 | 780 |
Famous people named Brent
- Brent Musburger: Sports Broadcaster, Journalist
- Brent Spiner: Actor, Singer
- Brent Scowcroft: Military Officer, Government Official
Fun facts
- The name original referred to someone living near a steep hill or a patch of land cleared by burning.
- Brent experienced its highest popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1980s.