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Trent

Trent is a boy's name of English origin meaning “the flooder.” In 2024 it was given to 151 boys in the United States.

Trent at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“the flooder”
Pronunciation
/tɹɛnt/
Also spelled
Trenton

About the name Trent

Trent belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “the flooder” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Trenton.

In the United States, Trent first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #208 in 2001, and in 2024 151 babies received the name — 51,465 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Trent in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#208 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Trent in 2024
151
Total since 1880
51,465

Trent in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#773 in 2000
Babies named Trent in 2025
20
Total since 1996
574

Spellings & short forms

Trenton

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trent mean?

Trent means “the flooder” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Trent a boy or girl name?

Trent is a boy name. In 2024, 151 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Trent?

Trent comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Trenton.

How popular is the name Trent?

Trent first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #208 in 2001, and 151 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Trent?

Trent is pronounced /tɹɛnt/ (IPA).

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