Trent

Meaning: Uncertain; traditionally the trespasser
Origin: English surname — From the River Trent

Boy's name · #1344 in the US (2025) · 2000s wave

Popularity over time

Trent's best rank, #208, came in 2001; it has stepped well back to #1344 today. Roughly 52,000 boys have been named Trent since 1916.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 18 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#1,359 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,269 in Canada (2025) · #520 in Ireland (2024) · #374 in N. Ireland (2021) · #8,577 in Ecuador (2014) · #687 in Scotland (2013) · #417 in New Zealand (2010) · #93 in Australia (QLD) (2001) · #81 in Australia (NSW) (1995).

Famous Trents

Trent Alexander-Arnold — English footballer (born 1998)
Trent Reznor — American musician (born 1965)
Trent Sainsbury — Australian footballer (born 1992)
Trent Lott — American lawyer and politician from Mississippi (born 1941)
Trent Williams — American football player (born 1988)

In stories & tradition

Trent from Punchy — Trent from Punchy (web series)
Trent Malloy — Walker, Texas Ranger (TV series)
Trent — Adventures in Babysitting (TV series)

What Trents become

Among 308 notable people named Trent:

Sports figures appear 3.22× more often than among typical names — e.g. Trent Alexander-Arnold, English footballer (born 1998).

Similar names: Braden · Trenton · Bryant · Brent · Trevon · Trevor

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