Trent

Meaning of Trent

From the River Trent; flooding

Trent has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Trent

After ranking as high as #208 in 2001, Trent has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Trent

• Trent Reznor
  Musician; Nine Inch Nails founder
• Trent Williams
  American football player
• Trent Dilfer
  Former NFL quarterback
• Trent Ford
  American actor and model
• Trent Opaloch
  Cinematographer

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Questions about the name Trent

What does the name Trent mean?

Trent means from the river trent; flooding, and it comes from English origins.

Is Trent a boy's or a girl's name?

Trent is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Trent?

Trent did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Trent most popular?

Trent peaked at #208 in 2001.