Brent Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Brent means 'sword'.
Meaning of the Name Brent
Brent is an English name derived from the Old Norse name Brandr, meaning 'sword'. It was originally used as a surname denoting a person who made or used swords. The name has been in use since medieval times and was popularized as a given name in the 20th century. It is now commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Brent
The popularity for the name Brent peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 4,271 births, which ranked number 165 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Brent had the most female births in 1970 with 31, which ranked number 2,397 out of 9,353 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1970 with 4,271, which ranked number 74 out of 5,430 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Brent has declined sharply over the last ten years from 318 births to 135 births, a decline of -57.55%. Among males, Brent has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 318 births to 135 births, a decline of -57.55%.
Nationwide Popularity of Brent
- 20 Year Trend of Brent: -81.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Brent: -57.55%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Brent: -57.55%
Popularity of Brent by State
For males, Brent was most popular in Midwestern states with 17 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 17 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Brent. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 11 | 1534 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 10 | 1168 | < 5 | N/A |
| LA | 6 | 718 | < 5 | N/A |
| MI | 5 | 1104 | < 5 | N/A |
| MO | 5 | 862 | < 5 | N/A |
| NJ | 5 | 1032 | < 5 | N/A |
| OH | 7 | 1030 | < 5 | N/A |
| PA | 8 | 898 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 17 | 1199 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Brent
- Total Births of Brent: 124 (-8.21%)
- Male Births of Brent: 124 (-8.21%)
Given the downward trend of Brent over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -8.21% decrease in total births, for a total of 124 births in 2024. Male births for Brent have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 124 male births in 2024, a decrease of -8.21%.