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Trenton: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced TREN-tuhn · 2 syllables

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.

Origin
English
Pronunciation
TREN-tuhn
US babies a year
about 302 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2000

How popular is Trenton?

About 302 US babies a year were named Trenton in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 77% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.

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Babies named Trenton in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2000).

How old are people named Trenton?

Half of US adults named Trenton are older than 28; most are between 19 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Trenton

How do you pronounce Trenton?

Trenton is pronounced TREN-tuhn.

How popular is the name Trenton?

About 302 US babies a year were named Trenton in 2021–2025. It’s used less than it was: down 77% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.

How old are people named Trenton?

Half of US adults named Trenton are older than 28. Most are between 19 and 51.