Brent

Brent - A very unique male name

Brent appeared on the charts for the first time in 1920 on position #1583. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Brent and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Brent? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Brent. The baby boy name Brent was given to 64 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1539 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 22,911 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Brent peaked in popularity 56 years ago in 1970 on position 73.

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Brent is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Brent is currently topping the baby name charts in Louisiana at position #595 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,933.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Brent is where you live.

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Brent origin and meaning

English place name / surname

From an English place name meaning a steep hill or high place

Brent began as a place name and surname in England and became a mid-century American favourite, peaking in 1970. It has fallen a long way since and continues to fall.

Attested etymology

Brent is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Brent, pop culture references for the name Brent and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Brent

We've found the following names that sound similar to Brent, sorted by popularity.

Brandon / Brendan / Bryant / Brantley / Branden / Brenden / Brendon / Brenton / Brant / Brandan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Brent

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Brent a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Brent?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

BRENT · /brɛnt/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Brenton — The fuller form, a separate established name

Nicknames: Bret

Famous bearers

• Brent Spiner — American actor, Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation (b. 1949) Contemporary

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Brent today usually for family reasons — it reads as a solid dad-generation name rather than a fresh pick.

Worth knowing

• Reads as dated to many parents, matching its long fall from its 1970 peak