Trenten
Trenten is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
The trespasser or strong passer, originally referring to a river that overflows its banks.
Origin and history
Trenten is a spelling variant of Trenton, an English surname and place name derived from the River Trent in England. It historically denotes someone living near the river or originating from a town named after it. In the United States, it gained modest usage as a contemporary given name alongside other place-name choices.
Popularity in the United States
3,265 babies in the United States have been named Trenten since 1880. It ranks #2247 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1844.
States where it is most popular
- MI (10.8 %)
- OH (9.8 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- TX (8.8 %)
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 | 12 |
| 1970-1980 | 73 |
| 1980-1990 | 170 |
| 1990-2000 | 744 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,560 |
| 2010-2019 | 623 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Nicknames
Trent
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Celtic root for the River Trent, meaning 'the trespasser' due to its frequent flooding.
- Trenten is an alternate spelling of Trenton, popularized in part by the city of Trenton, New Jersey.