Brently
Brently is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Burnt land or steep hill.
Origin and history
Brently is a modern English name created as a variant of Brantley or a blend of Brent and Bentley. It derives from Old English roots meaning burnt land or steep hill. In the United States, it emerged as a contemporary coinage in the early 21st century.
Popularity in the United States
1,424 babies in the United States have been named Brently since 1880. It ranks #3296 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- TN (11.8 %)
- OH (9 %)
- TX (8.7 %)
- IN (8.3 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 109 |
| 2000-2010 | 102 |
| 2010-2019 | 731 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Nicknames
Brent
Fun facts
- Brently developed in the United States as part of the broader trend of using '-lee' ending surnames like Bentley and Brantley.
- The name gained traction in the U.S. in the late 2000s and 2010s.