Trenton
MeaningTrent's town · English
- US rank
- #1,038
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #178 in 2007
213 babies were named Trenton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 419 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Trenton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 8,019 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Trenton, 213 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Trenton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTrenton first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 2007, when it ranked #178. Today it's #1,038, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowTrenton was 8.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 952 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 8,019.
- TrendTrenton has slipped 419 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,038. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedTrenton is most popular in Alabama, where it ranks #450, followed by Missouri (#518) and Kentucky (#569). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
- MeaningIn English, Trenton means “Trent's town”. Our records link it to English and Latin roots.
About the name Trenton
Trenton is a boy name of English and Latin origin meaning “Trent's town”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Trenton for boys from 1913 to 2025, in 113 of those 113 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #178 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,038, with 213 babies.
Origin:English namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 8.3 | 120,898 boys |
| 1920s | 9.3 | 108,108 boys |
| 1930s | 9.3 | 107,181 boys |
| 1940s | 9.5 | 104,932 boys |
| 1950s | 10 | 95,694 boys |
| 1960s | 50 | 19,968 boys |
| 1970s | 163 | 6,133 boys |
| 1980s | 315 | 3,173 boys |
| 1990s | 759 | 1,318 boys |
| 2000s | 1,047 | 955 boys |
| 2010s | 577 | 1,733 boys |
| 2020s | 188 | 5,332 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Trenton
What does the name Trenton mean?
Trenton means “Trent's town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Trenton?
Trenton has English, Latin roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Trenton a boy or girl name?
Trenton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Trenton?
Trenton ranked #1,038 for US boys in 2025, given to 213 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#178).