Trent
Literal root meaning: “through + path”
About the name Trent
Trent is a boy name with Proto-Celtic roots, literally “through + path”.
It has a unique, short & sweet feel. In 2025, Trent ranked #1344 for boys in the US, with 142 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2001. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Trent were boys.
Etymology
From Proto-Celtic, meaning “through” + “path”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Trent”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1344
- In 2015
- #557
- Babies in 2025
- 142
Popularity of Trent, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Trent
Trent is already short and sweet, so it doesn't usually get a nickname.
Names similar to Trent
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.