Trenton
Trenton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Town on the River Trent; Trent's town.
Origin and history
Trenton is an English habitational name originally derived from the place name meaning Trent's town, referring to the capital city of New Jersey. It gained popular usage as a masculine given name in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar, classic American place-name choice.
Popularity in the United States
58,557 babies in the United States have been named Trenton since 1880. It ranks #455 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #741.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.7 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- MO (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 47 |
| 1920-1930 | 102 |
| 1930-1940 | 99 |
| 1940-1950 | 143 |
| 1950-1960 | 214 |
| 1960-1970 | 931 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,691 |
| 1980-1990 | 5,877 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,692 |
| 2000-2010 | 20,898 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,917 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,946 |
Famous people named Trenton
- Trenton Cannon: Athlete, Football Player
- Trenton Hassell: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Trent
Fun facts
- The name directly references Trenton, New Jersey, which was named after merchant William Trent in the early 18th century.
- Trenton surged in popularity in the United States during the late 1990s and early 2000s.