Burnt land or steep hill
A modern variation of the English surname Brent, which likely originated from a place name. It is derived from Celtic roots meaning 'high place' or Old English words referring to land cleared by fire.
Less common today
Brentt isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,862 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
