Trenton
Boy nameTrenton has been given to 58,635 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It peaked in 2007.
Meaning & origin /ˈtɹɛn.tən/
Originally named "Trent's town" in the 17th century, after a Quaker, William Trent. The town in Nova Scotia is named after the capital of New Jersey.
Origin: place names
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
58,635
Peak year
2007 (2,335 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1913
10-year trend
▼ -79%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Trenton's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #489 |
| 2000 | #179 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Trenton — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Trenton.
FAQ
How popular is the name Trenton?
Trenton has been given to 58,635 babies in the U.S. since 1913. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Trenton peak?
Trenton peaked in 2007, when 2,335 babies were given the name.
Is Trenton a girl or boy name?
Trenton is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Trenton are boys).
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