Trenton
Boy name · #1041 in 2025 · Uniqueness 79/100
Trenton ranks #1041 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 213 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #339, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 8,451 boys born in 2025 was named Trenton.
Babies named Trenton per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 112-year story
Trenton first appears in the Social Security records in 1913, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 2,335 boys were named Trenton — good for #178 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Trenton in class?
Trenton scores 79 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Trenton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Trenton is most common
Geography matters for names, and Trenton is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Trentons were FL (18), GA (13), MI (12), OH (12), AL (11). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Trenton
Statistically, parents drawn to Trenton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Dayton, Keaton, Quinton, Triston, and Peyton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Trenton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 213 | #1038 |
| 2024 | 271 | #885 |
| 2023 | 282 | #855 |
| 2022 | 327 | #773 |
| 2021 | 415 | #656 |
| 2020 | 438 | #619 |
| 2019 | 515 | #546 |
| 2018 | 553 | #510 |
| 2017 | 683 | #449 |
| 2016 | 821 | #388 |
| 2015 | 1,015 | #339 |
| 2014 | 1,159 | #305 |
| 2013 | 1,339 | #266 |
| 2012 | 1,512 | #239 |
| 2011 | 1,629 | #217 |
| 2010 | 1,691 | #212 |
| 2009 | 1,834 | #207 |
| 2008 | 2,055 | #196 |
| 2007 | 2,335 | #178 |
| 2006 | 2,070 | #192 |
| 2005 | 2,104 | #190 |
| 2004 | 2,055 | #187 |
| 2003 | 2,181 | #179 |
| 2002 | 2,119 | #180 |
| 2001 | 2,082 | #181 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Trenton a popular boy name?
Trenton ranked #1041 among boys in 2025 with 213 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #339.
When was the name Trenton most popular?
Trenton peaked in 2007, when 2,335 American boys received the name (ranked #178 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Trenton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 8,451 newborn American boys was named Trenton. It scores 79/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.