Hilltop or burnt land
A modern variation of the English surname Brenton, which likely originated from a place name meaning 'hilltop' or 'settlement near the River Brent'. It may also derive from Old English roots referring to 'burnt land' cleared for cultivation.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Brenten in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
