Trenton
Peaked at #178 nationally in 2007, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1913, Trenton has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Trenton — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#5732
in 2004
Last ranked
#19866
in 2006
Years tracked
11
1983–2006
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1983, Trenton reached its peak popularity for girls in 2004, ranking #5732 nationally with 22 babies given the name that year.
Trenton hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2006, when it stood at #19866.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #19,866 | 5 |
| 2004 | #5,732 | 22 |
| 2003 | #18,241 | 5 |
| 2000 | #14,910 | 6 |
| 1999 | #16,779 | 5 |
| 1996 | #13,421 | 6 |
| 1995 | #13,298 | 6 |
| 1988 | #11,713 | 6 |
Trenton — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#178
in 2007
Current rank
#887
in 2024
Years tracked
112
1913–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Trenton reached its peak popularity for boys in 2007, ranking #178 nationally with 2,335 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #305 (2014) to #887 (2024) — a 66% drop.
As of 2024, Trenton ranks #887 nationally for boys, with 269 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #887 | 269 |
| 2023 | #860 | 279 |
| 2022 | #776 | 326 |
| 2021 | #656 | 415 |
| 2020 | #621 | 437 |
| 2019 | #546 | 515 |
| 2018 | #514 | 551 |
| 2017 | #450 | 682 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Trenton most popular?
Trenton was most popular in 2007, when it ranked #178 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Trenton 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 Trenton?
At least 58,412 babies have been recorded with the name Trenton in the US since 1913, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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