Trent
How to say it: TRENT · /ˈtrɛnt/
From the River Trent in England; the Celtic river name likely means 'one who floods' or 'traveler'.
Trent was the 1,170th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 142 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 72% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,534 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,170 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 142 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,347 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −72% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,534 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After reaching its height in the 2000s, Trent began a steady fade. It now stands far below that high and looks set to slip further.
What goes with it
A single crisp snap gives Trent a strong and watery edge. Tate makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Trent is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Trent
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (born 1998)English association football player
- Trent Reznor (born 1965)American musician
- Trent Sainsbury (born 1992)Australian association football player
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