—2024 rank
1970peak year
134,942babies named Brent since 1880
▼ 44%5-year trend
Brent popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Brent mean?
From an English place name of Celtic origin meaning 'hill' or 'steep place', also a surname. It became a popular given name in mid-20th-century America.
OriginEnglish
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, modern
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Famous Brents
- Brent Spiner, actor
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