Brent
Peaked at #73 nationally in 1971, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1885, Brent has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Brent — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2399
in 1970
Last ranked
#13820
in 1996
Years tracked
39
1947–1996
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1947, Brent reached its peak popularity for girls in 1970, ranking #2399 nationally with 31 babies given the name that year.
Brent hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1996, when it stood at #13820.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #13,820 | 5 |
| 1991 | #11,687 | 6 |
| 1990 | #7,951 | 10 |
| 1989 | #6,587 | 12 |
| 1988 | #5,091 | 16 |
| 1987 | #3,032 | 31 |
| 1986 | #4,560 | 17 |
| 1985 | #3,523 | 24 |
Brent — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#73
in 1971
Current rank
#1649
in 2024
Years tracked
115
1885–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Brent reached its peak popularity for boys in 1971, ranking #73 nationally with 4,053 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #850 (2014) to #1649 (2024) — a 48% drop.
As of 2024, Brent ranks #1649 nationally for boys, with 102 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,649 | 102 |
| 2023 | #1,448 | 125 |
| 2022 | #1,354 | 138 |
| 2021 | #1,240 | 154 |
| 2020 | #1,265 | 145 |
| 2019 | #1,093 | 182 |
| 2018 | #1,175 | 163 |
| 2017 | #1,006 | 201 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Brent most popular?
Brent was most popular in 1971, when it ranked #73 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Brent becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Brent?
At least 140,254 babies have been recorded with the name Brent in the US since 1885, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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