Trenton
Meaning of Trenton
Trenton stems from the Old English Trent-tun, literally “town on the River Trent,” but in the United States the name is forever tied to Trenton, New Jersey—the Revolutionary War battleground that turned the tide for General Washington. That blend of British topographical roots and norteamericano patriotismo gives the name a quietly sturdy feel. Usage took off in the late 1980s, climbed into the national Top 200 by 2007, and, while trending lower in recent years, it still logged more than 250 newborns in 2024—enough to keep Trenton visible without feeling over-used. Parents often like that the built-in nickname “Trent” sounds crisp in English and rolls easily off Spanish-speaking tongues, making the choice bilingüe-friendly. Altogether, Trenton evokes the image of a river city—ágil, industrious, and historically charged—qualities many families hope will flow into the life of a child who carries the name.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TREN-tuhn (/ˈtrɛntən/)
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Notable People Named Trenton
| Trenton Jeffrey Julian is an American swimmer renowned for his world records and multiple gold medals in short course freestyle and medley relays. |
| Trenton Thompson is a former professional football safety who played for San Diego State and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2022. |
| Trenton Simpson is a Baltimore Ravens linebacker who played college football for the Clemson Tigers. |
