Trenton
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Trent's town, flooding town
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #1042 in 2025 with 213 babies born.
History: From the English place name meaning Trent's town. Trenton, New Jersey, the state capital, is the site of George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware. It has been a popular boys' name since the 1990s.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Trenton? About 1 in 15,627 babies born in 2025 were named Trenton, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Trenton
What does the name Trenton mean?
Trenton means “Trent's town, flooding town” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Trenton?
Trenton has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Trent's town, flooding town”.
How popular is Trenton?
Trenton ranked #1038 in 2025 — given to 213 babies that year.
When was Trenton most popular?
Trenton peaked in 2007 with 2,335 babies registered that year.
Is Trenton a boy or girl name?
Trenton is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Trentons in registered births are male.
Is the name Trenton rising or falling in popularity?
Trenton has fallen 418 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #620 in 2020 to #1038 in 2025.
How long has Trenton been recorded?
Trenton appears in birth records across 113 years — from 1913 through 2025.