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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Brent — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Brenston|Brenten
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Brent

BRENT · 1 syllables

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Boy
#1649
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#1649
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 25
Peak rank
#1240 in 2021
5yr change
-201 ranks
Birth frequency
2.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1649 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Brent

Popularity score: 25  ·  SSA Rank: #1649

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-201 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
4 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Brent scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishClassicStrong1-syllableMasculineGeographicalMid-centuryUncommonSteady
Character
analytical communicator
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Brents

authoritativeenergeticknowledgeablepassionatearticulate
STRONG
High confidence

Brent is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1649 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -201 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1649 · rare
Brent at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English meaning 'burnt land' or 'steep hill', possibly influenced by Celtic roots referring to a high place or hilltop.
Language root:Old English · Celtic
Peak rank:#1240 in 2021
5yr change:-201 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Brent Spiner
Actor
Brent Musburger
Sportscaster
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Brent illustration
Name Intelligence
Brent · Overview
Summary

Brent is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #1649 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 26/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Brent carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 201 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
brent.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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