Trenton
How to say it: TRENT-un · /ˈtrɛntən/
From the city of Trenton, New Jersey, itself from 'Trent's Town', named after William Trent. The river Trent is from a Celtic root.
Trenton was the 941st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 213 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 79% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,333 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #941 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 213 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,564 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −79% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,333 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Trenton rose highest in the 2000s before turning downward. Currently far below that high, it is expected to slip further in the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft yet crisp across two beats, it carries the character of a place name. Trent is the natural short form, and Easton matches in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Trenton is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Trenton
- Trenton Hassell (born 1979)American basketball player
- Trenton Lee Stewart (born 1970)Novelist
- Trenton Brown (born 1993)American football player, offensive lineman
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