Trent
Trent is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
The trespasser or strongly flooding river.
Origin and history
Trent is a name of Old English origin derived from a surname and river name meaning 'the trespasser' or 'strongly flooding water'. Originally associated with the River Trent in England, it became established as a masculine given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate popularity in the late 20th century and remains a recognizable, classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
51,608 babies in the United States have been named Trent since 1880. It ranks #501 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1038.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.4 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
- MI (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 89 |
| 1930-1940 | 111 |
| 1940-1950 | 303 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,179 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,131 |
| 1970-1980 | 6,633 |
| 1980-1990 | 6,924 |
| 1990-2000 | 11,493 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,063 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,585 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,084 |
Famous people named Trent
- Trent Reznor: Musician, Composer
- Trent Dilfer: American Football Player, Coach
- Trent Trent: American Football Player
Fun facts
- The name derives from the River Trent in England, one of the country's major waterways.
- Trent followed the long-standing Anglo-Saxon tradition of transferring geographic surnames into given names.