Trenton

Trenton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 269 boys in the United States.

Trenton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Trenton

Trenton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Trenton first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #178 in 2007, and in 2024 269 babies received the name — 58,334 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Trenton in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#178 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Trenton in 2024
269
Total since 1880
58,334

Trenton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1578 in 1997
Babies named Trenton in 2023
3
Total since 1996
46

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Trenton mean?

The meaning of Trenton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Trenton a boy or girl name?

Trenton is a boy name. In 2024, 269 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Trenton?

Trenton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Trenton?

Trenton first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #178 in 2007, and 269 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].