Boy
Brent
hill, steep
About Brent
This classic name carries a timeless quality that never seems to fade from favor. Parents who choose Brent often appreciate its straightforward, no-nonsense character combined with a gentle warmth. The name projects confidence without being overbearing, making it suitable for both childhood and professional life. Its single syllable offers simplicity while maintaining substance, and it pairs exceptionally well with a wide variety of middle and last names. Throughout the decades, Brent has remained steadily present without becoming overly common, offering a sense of familiarity without the burden of being trendy. The name works across different cultural contexts and geographic locations, demonstrating remarkable versatility. For families seeking a name that feels both traditional and approachable, Brent delivers on multiple fronts, providing a solid foundation for a child's identity while allowing plenty of room for individual personality to shine through.
Popularity of the Name Brent
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1885 | #954 | |||
| 1933 | #927 | |||
| 1934 | #943 | |||
| 1935 | #884 | |||
| 1936 | #749 | |||
| 1937 | #610 | |||
| 1938 | #544 | |||
| 1939 | #418 | |||
| 1940 | #336 | |||
| 1941 | #340 | #173 | ||
| 1942 | #343 | #173 | ||
| 1943 | #328 | #152 | ||
| 1944 | #336 | #150 | ||
| 1945 | #362 | #120 | ||
| 1946 | #287 | #134 | ||
| 1947 | #257 | #125 | ||
| 1948 | #256 | #107 | ||
| 1949 | #240 | #109 | ||
| 1950 | #212 | #101 | ||
| 1951 | #211 | #78 | ||
| 1952 | #205 | #81 | ||
| 1953 | #201 | #77 | ||
| 1954 | #202 | #71 | ||
| 1955 | #193 | #74 | ||
| 1956 | #191 | #64 | ||
| 1957 | #174 | #52 | ||
| 1958 | #159 | #51 | ||
| 1959 | #151 | #46 | ||
| 1960 | #154 | #47 | ||
| 1961 | #137 | #31 | ||
| 1962 | #139 | #31 | ||
| 1963 | #125 | #28 | ||
| 1964 | #125 | #26 | ||
| 1965 | #131 | #30 | ||
| 1966 | #114 | #32 | ||
| 1967 | #108 | #25 | ||
| 1968 | #102 | #22 | ||
| 1969 | #92 | #31 | ||
| 1970 | #74 | #30 | ||
| 1971 | #73 | #26 | ||
| 1972 | #77 | #31 | ||
| 1973 | #80 | #36 | ||
| 1974 | #76 | #38 | ||
| 1975 | #79 | #38 | ||
| 1976 | #78 | #36 | ||
| 1977 | #85 | #53 | ||
| 1978 | #87 | #50 | ||
| 1979 | #84 | #50 | ||
| 1980 | #84 | #53 | ||
| 1981 | #88 | #55 | ||
| 1982 | #91 | #69 | ||
| 1983 | #94 | #91 | ||
| 1984 | #89 | #59 | ||
| 1985 | #89 | #71 | ||
| 1986 | #94 | #75 | ||
| 1987 | #103 | #97 | ||
| 1988 | #107 | #140 | ||
| 1989 | #118 | #120 | ||
| 1990 | #127 | #138 | ||
| 1991 | #146 | #152 | #115 | |
| 1992 | #160 | #134 | #118 | |
| 1993 | #178 | #236 | #142 | |
| 1994 | #188 | #230 | #157 | |
| 1995 | #194 | #245 | #164 | |
| 1996 | #226 | #245 | #169 | |
| 1997 | #241 | #774 | #264 | #217 |
| 1998 | #249 | #617 | #223 | |
| 1999 | #279 | #887 | #331 | #253 |
| 2000 | #319 | #803 | #248 | |
| 2001 | #330 | #343 | ||
| 2002 | #362 | #436 | ||
| 2003 | #382 | #409 | ||
| 2004 | #405 | #437 | ||
| 2005 | #454 | #485 | ||
| 2006 | #485 | #645 | ||
| 2007 | #506 | #599 | ||
| 2008 | #559 | #675 | ||
| 2009 | #628 | #855 | ||
| 2010 | #655 | #950 | ||
| 2011 | #782 | #995 | ||
| 2012 | #731 | #855 | ||
| 2013 | #777 | |||
| 2014 | #850 | #875 | ||
| 2015 | #875 | |||
| 2016 | #973 | |||
| 2019 | #862 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Canada
Variations of Name Brent
Names Similar to Brent
Nicknames for Brent
- Bren
- Brenty
- B
- Brentey
Famous People Named Brent
| Brent Spiner | American actor known for playing Data in Star Trek |
| Brent Barry | Former NBA player and sports analyst |
| Brent Rivera | Social media influencer and actor |
| Brent Weeks | Bestselling fantasy author known for the Night Angel Trilogy |
| Brent Seabrook | Canadian ice hockey defenseman |
| Brent Burns | Professional ice hockey player for the San Jose Sharks |
| Brent Hinds | Guitarist of the band Mastodon |
| Brent Musburger | Sports commentator and journalist |
| Brent Butt | Canadian comedian and actor, creator of "Corner Gas" |
| Brent Smith | Former lead singer of the band Exhorder |
| Brent Kutzle | Musician and cellist of the band OneRepublic |
| Brenton Thwaites | Australian actor known for his roles in movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Men Tell No Tales" |
| Brent Hatley | Radio personality and former producer for The Howard Stern Show |
| Brent Stait | Canadian actor known for his role in the TV series "Andromeda" |
| Brent Mason | Renowned American session guitarist |
| Brent Venables | American football coach |
| Brent Jennings | American actor with numerous film and TV credits |
| Brent Mydland | Former keyboardist for the Grateful Dead |
| Brent Sancho | Former Trinidad and Tobago international footballer |
Characters Named Brent
| Brent L. Clarke | Character from the video game "Dead Rising 2" |
| Brent Emerson | A character from the TV series "Parks and Recreation" |
| Brent "Brentalfloss" Black | Internet personality and character from web videos |
| Brent Dorfman | Character from the film "Kicking & Screaming" |
| Brent Harris | A character from the novel "The Tao of Pooh" |
| Brent Anderson | Character from the TV series "My Boys" |
| Brent Hill | A character from the webcomic "Questionable Content" |
| Brent Higgins | Character from the TV series "The L Word" |
| Brent Nichols | A character from the book "Three in Death" by J.D. Robb |
| Brent Brooks | Character from the TV series "Six Feet Under" |
| Brent Delaney | A character from the film "The Inkwell" |
| Brent "Brenny" MacGuff | Character from the movie "Juno" |
| Brent Mitchell | A character from the horror film "The Loved Ones" |
| Brent Mungo | Character from the TV series "Love Monkey" |
| Brent Prior | A character from the novel "The Three Evangelists" |
| Brent Tufeld | Character from the TV series "Silk Stalkings" |
| Brent Wharton | A character from the video game "Vampire - The Masquerade - Bloodlines" |
| Brent Wildman | Character from the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Brent Willoughby | A character from the novel "Mortal Danger" by Eileen Wilks |
| Brent Woodcock | Character from the TV series "Bless This House" |