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Brent

Recorded 1885–2025 · United States

Brent was most popular in 1970, when 4,300 American babies were given the name — ranking #166 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,201, with 116 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 140,366 people named Brent.

Most popular in1970
Rank that year#166
Births that year4,300
Total since 1880140,366

Brent over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Brent’s peak in 1970. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "high place"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org