Trenton
Trenton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɹɛn.tən/
Meaning and origin of Trenton
- A male given name transferred from the place name.
Etymology
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.
How popular is Trenton?
Since 1880, 78 girls and 58,557 boys in the U.S. have been named Trenton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5732 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #178 in 2007. In 2025, 213 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Trenton FAQ
What does the name Trenton mean?
A male given name transferred from the place name. 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.
How popular is the name Trenton?
Since 1880, 78 girls and 58,557 boys in the U.S. have been named Trenton (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5732 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #178 in 2007. In 2025, 213 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Trenton a boy or girl name?
Trenton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 78 girls and 58,557 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.