NAME PROFILE
Brent
Brent means 'steep hill' or 'burnt land' in Old English. It has a sturdy, mid-century energy and suggests a person who is independent, practical, and reliable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 140,366 |
| Gender | Male (97% / 3%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1920 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 21%NY — 20%PA — 20%OH — 20%TX — 20%
Notable People
Brent Musburger (Broadcaster) · Brent Spiner (Actor) · Brent Smith (Singer) · Brent Scowcroft (Advisor) · Brent Rivera (Influencer)
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