Trenton

Meaning of Trenton

From the town by the River Trent, a major river in England.

Trenton has British roots — browse every British baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Trenton

After ranking as high as #178 in 2000, Trenton has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Trenton

• Trent Reznor
  Musician, Nine Inch Nails founder
• Trent Williams
  American football offensive tackle
• Trent Dilfer
  Former NFL quarterback, analyst
• Trent Ford
  American actor and model
• Trent John Alexander-Arnold
  English professional footballer

Questions about the name Trenton

What does the name Trenton mean?

Trenton means from the town by the river trent, a major river in england, and it comes from British origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Trenton?

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

When was Trenton most popular?

Trenton peaked at #178 in 2000.