Is Brent a boy's or girl's name?

Brent is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 567 recorded births.

When was Brent most popular?

Brent reached its peak popularity in 1970 with 4,270 births that year. It is currently ranked #1649 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Brent?

Brent is currently ranked #1649 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 139,687 babies since 1885.

Brent

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name

#1649▼ 201in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A habitational surname from Old English.

Brent is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, derived from a habitational surname meaning 'dweller near the burnt land' or from a place name in Devon, England. It transitioned from surname to given name in the early 20th century.

Most popular in the U.S. during the 1950s–70s, Brent has a clean, no-nonsense quality that feels both sporty and professional. It never cracked the top 50 but maintained steady use across several generations.

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Popularity Over Time

Brent was #405 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1649, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Brent
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	664	#1391	▼
2010s	2,535	#892	▼
2000s	6,303	#443	▼
1990s	16,624	#199	▼
1980s	31,280	#96	▼
1970s	35,383	#79	▲
1960s	27,165	#123	▲
1950s	14,335	#190	▲
1940s	4,384	#309	▲
1930s	694	#874	▲
1920s	199	#1786	▲
1910s	111	#1839	▲
1890s	5	#1122	—
1880s	5	#955	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Brent
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	102	#1649	-23 (-18.4%)
2023	125	#1448	-13 (-9.4%)
2022	138	#1354	-16 (-10.4%)
2021	154	#1240	+9 (6.2%)
2020	145	#1265	-37 (-20.3%)
2019	182	#1093	+19 (11.7%)
2018	163	#1175	-38 (-18.9%)
2017	201	#1006	-10 (-4.7%)
2016	211	#973	-42 (-16.6%)
2015	253	#879	-10 (-3.8%)
2014	263	#850	-26 (-9.0%)
2013	289	#777	-29 (-9.1%)
2012	318	#731	+31 (10.8%)
2011	287	#781	-81 (-22.0%)
2010	368	#655	-31 (-7.8%)
2009	399	#628	-72 (-15.3%)
2008	471	#559	-51 (-9.8%)
2007	522	#506	-22 (-4.0%)
2006	544	#485	-18 (-3.2%)
2005	562	#454	-84 (-13.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Brent as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Brent has also been given to 567 girls in the U.S. since 1947.

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Current rank

567

Total births

1970

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Frequently Asked

Can Brent be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Brent is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1649. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Brent has two lives

Brent, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1885–2024) · Methodology