Brent
5 countries#1509 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Brent was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
140,366 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #1509 · peaked in 1970 with 4,300 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
298 births recorded 1974–2020 · peaked in 1998 with 32 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
233 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1998 with 32 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
61 births recorded 1974–1999 · peaked in 1974 with 6 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12 births recorded 1963–2022 · currently #4045 · peaked in 2022 with 5 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
4 births recorded 2000–2000 · peaked in 2000 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Brent’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #485 | — |
| 2007 | #505 | ↓20 |
| 2008 | #559 | ↓54 |
| 2009 | #626 | ↓67 |
| 2010 | #655 | ↓29 |
| 2011 | #782 | ↓127 |
| 2012 | #731 | ↑51 |
| 2013 | #777 | ↓46 |
| 2014 | #849 | ↓72 |
| 2015 | #873 | ↓24 |
| 2016 | #973 | ↓100 |
| 2017 | #1007 | ↓34 |
| 2018 | #1175 | ↓168 |
| 2019 | #1094 | ↑81 |
| 2020 | #1262 | ↓168 |
| 2021 | #1240 | ↑22 |
| 2022 | #1353 | ↓113 |
| 2023 | #1449 | ↓96 |
| 2024 | #1650 | ↓201 |
| 2025 | #1509 | ↑141 |
Frequently asked questions about Brent
Is Brent a popular name?
Yes — Brent currently ranks #1509 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Brent more common for boys or girls?
Brent is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Brent most popular?
Brent peaked in 1970 in United States, with 4,300 recorded births that year.
Is Brent rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Brent’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #936 in 1885 to #1509 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Brent?
At least 140,676 babies have been recorded with the name Brent across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Brent popular in more than one country?
Yes — Brent appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Brent?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Brent include Vito, Zeppelin, Freddie, Masai.
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