Trenton is the name of the capital of New Jersey, founded by the merchant William Trent, so it means "Trent's town"; Trent itself is an English river name of Celtic origin. George Washington's victory at the Battle of Trenton in 1776 made the place famous. As a first name Trenton ranked number 179 in 2000 and peaked at number 178 in 2007, but it has faded steadily since and stands at number 1042 in 2025.