Hilltop town or fire town
A modern variation of the English surname Brenton, which likely derives from Old English elements meaning 'hilltop town' or 'fire town'. It is often associated with the River Brent in England, which itself stems from a Celtic word for 'holy' or 'high'.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Brentin in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).