Name meaning & stats
Brent
Brent means “steep”. 139,352 US babies since 1940, peak 1970. Notable Brents are 2.9× over-represented as ice hockey players.
What it means
“steep”
Well documented
Originally a surname.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1970
139,352 US babies were named Brent between 1940 and 2025.
Where Brents end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ice hockey player | 2.9× | High · 38 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 1.2× | High · 29 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 28 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 27 people |
Among notable men who are ice hockey players, Brents show up 2.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Brent has a surprise career: 1.7×
Spelling family
Brent is the main spelling
- Brent 100%
- Brentt <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1970)