Brenten is of German origin, derived from the given name 'Bernhard'. It means 'bold as a bear', which was a fitting tribute to those born strong and robust like the animal. In England, it was used primarily during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare.
The name Brenten experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike in births recorded in 1984 (26 births) and another peak in 2010 (33 births). However, it appears that the name's usage has been declining in recent years, with only 5 births reported in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 871 births with the name Brenten from 1969 to 2023.