Trent is an American forename, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'rushing' and 'stream'. It gained popularity as a given name in the United States during the mid-20th century and has since been widely used. The name Trent is also associated with the city of Trenton in New Jersey, which takes its name from the English town of Trent, located on the River Trent. In literature, Trent appears as a surname in Sir Walter Scott's novel 'The Fair Maid of Perth'. As a given name, Trent is often used for boys but can also be used for girls due to its unisex nature. It has been steadily popular among parents choosing names beginning with the letter T.
The name Trent experienced a peak in popularity during the late 60s and early 70s with 7 births in 1968 and 9 births in 1969. However, it has since become less common, with the majority of births occurring between 5 to 9 times annually from 1973 onwards. The total number of births over this period is 102.