Hilltop or meadow
A modern American elaboration of the English surname Brent or the name Bentley. It likely derives from Old English elements meaning 'steep hill' or 'clearing/meadow'.
Less common today
Brently isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,400 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor and comedian
