Bennett Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-it / /ˈbɛnɪt/Latin; Old French
Meaning
Latin: blessed; Old French: little blessed one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bennett has roots in the Latin name Benedictus, which means 'blessed.' It became popular in medieval Europe, particularly in France and England. The name has been borne by several saints, contributing to its use in Christian contexts. Over time, Bennett evolved into a surname before being adopted as a given name.
Trend Summary
Bennett has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bennette
- Benn
International Variants
- Benedict (Latin)
- Benedikt (German)
- Benedetto (Italian)
Famous people named Bennett
Bennett Miller is an American film director known for his work on films such as 'Moneyball' and 'Capote.'.
Bennett Cerf was an American publisher and co-founder of Random House, influential in the literary world.
Bennett Foddy is an Australian game developer and academic, recognized for creating the popular game 'Getting Over It.'.
Bennett Wong is a Canadian actor known for his roles in various television series and films.
Fictional characters named Bennett
Bennett is a character in the video game 'Fire Emblem: Awakening,' known for his cheerful personality.
Bennett is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball,' often portrayed as a humorous side character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bennett was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bennett has ranked as high as #97 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Bennett has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bennett (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 354 | |
CA | 293 | |
IL | 247 | |
OH | 240 | |
PA | 226 | |
FL | 218 | |
MI | 208 | |
GA | 195 | |
NC | 188 | |
TN | 172 | |
WI | 170 | |
MO | 169 | |
NY | 160 | |
MN | 154 | |
IN | 143 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 15 |
1881 | 14 |
1882 | 14 |
1883 | 9 |
1884 | 13 |
1885 | 14 |
1886 | 6 |
1887 | 17 |
1888 | 15 |
1889 | 12 |
1890 | 17 |
1891 | 9 |
1892 | 8 |
1893 | 7 |
1894 | 14 |
1895 | 9 |
1896 | 18 |
1897 | 9 |
1898 | 17 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 16 |
1901 | 12 |
1902 | 11 |
1903 | 15 |
1904 | 8 |
1905 | 14 |
1906 | 20 |
1907 | 23 |
1908 | 19 |
1909 | 15 |
1910 | 22 |
1911 | 25 |
1912 | 44 |
1913 | 59 |
1914 | 60 |
1915 | 93 |
1916 | 79 |
1917 | 90 |
1918 | 103 |
1919 | 108 |
1920 | 95 |
1921 | 85 |
1922 | 99 |
1923 | 90 |
1924 | 96 |
1925 | 118 |
1926 | 118 |
1927 | 107 |
1928 | 96 |
1929 | 105 |
1930 | 84 |
1931 | 94 |
1932 | 95 |
1933 | 110 |
1934 | 109 |
1935 | 66 |
1936 | 106 |
1937 | 85 |
1938 | 94 |
1939 | 105 |
1940 | 99 |
1941 | 99 |
1942 | 101 |
1943 | 101 |
1944 | 99 |
1945 | 105 |
1946 | 131 |
1947 | 126 |
1948 | 136 |
1949 | 140 |
1950 | 133 |
1951 | 144 |
1952 | 144 |
1953 | 144 |
1954 | 184 |
1955 | 207 |
1956 | 221 |
1957 | 231 |
1958 | 197 |
1959 | 235 |
1960 | 204 |
1961 | 194 |
1962 | 214 |
1963 | 225 |
1964 | 189 |
1965 | 127 |
1966 | 137 |
1967 | 115 |
1968 | 109 |
1969 | 112 |
1970 | 110 |
1971 | 85 |
1972 | 89 |
1973 | 53 |
1974 | 63 |
1975 | 75 |
1976 | 67 |
1977 | 70 |
1978 | 75 |
1979 | 110 |
1980 | 120 |
1981 | 117 |
1982 | 124 |
1983 | 132 |
1984 | 140 |
1985 | 162 |
1986 | 165 |
1987 | 161 |
1988 | 203 |
1989 | 249 |
1990 | 225 |
1991 | 231 |
1992 | 239 |
1993 | 218 |
1994 | 245 |
1995 | 263 |
1996 | 322 |
1997 | 392 |
1998 | 449 |
1999 | 436 |
2000 | 542 |
2001 | 503 |
2002 | 555 |
2003 | 594 |
2004 | 646 |
2005 | 734 |
2006 | 817 |
2007 | 826 |
2008 | 863 |
2009 | 1,048 |
2010 | 1,212 |
2011 | 1,492 |
2012 | 1,911 |
2013 | 2,075 |
2014 | 2,550 |
2015 | 2,714 |
2016 | 2,942 |
2017 | 3,180 |
2018 | 3,301 |
2019 | 3,530 |
2020 | 3,601 |
2021 | 3,938 |
2022 | 4,103 |
2023 | 4,420 |
2024 | 5,095 |