Bentley Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationBENT-lee / /ˈbɛntli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: Bent grass meadow; Old English: From the bent grass field
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bentley has its roots in Old English, where it originally referred to a location characterized by bent grass. It gained popularity as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name has been associated with nobility and luxury, particularly due to its use by the luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors. In recent years, it has become a fashionable choice for boys in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Bentley has seen a significant rise in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bentlee
- Bentley
International Variants
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Famous people named Bentley
Bentley K. Smith is an American actor known for his roles in various television series.
Bentley Little is an American author recognized for his horror novels.
Fictional characters named Bentley
Bentley is a character in the 'Sly Cooper' video game series, known for being a clever and resourceful character.
Bentley is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his quirky personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bentley was first seen in the United States in 1890. Bentley has ranked as high as #107 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Florida, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Bentley has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bentley (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 120 | |
| TX | 113 | |
| TN | 88 | |
| KY | 78 | |
| IN | 73 | |
| PA | 69 | |
| FL | 66 | |
| NY | 66 | |
| IL | 65 | |
| MO | 63 | |
| MI | 61 | |
| GA | 59 | |
| CA | 58 | |
| NC | 56 | |
| WI | 51 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 14 |
| 1919 | 14 |
| 1920 | 11 |
| 1921 | 15 |
| 1922 | 13 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 17 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 10 |
| 1933 | 14 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 11 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 20 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 16 |
| 1947 | 16 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 41 |
| 1959 | 46 |
| 1960 | 44 |
| 1961 | 65 |
| 1962 | 67 |
| 1963 | 42 |
| 1964 | 50 |
| 1965 | 29 |
| 1966 | 32 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 24 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1971 | 20 |
| 1972 | 17 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 21 |
| 1979 | 23 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 26 |
| 1991 | 26 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 43 |
| 2000 | 39 |
| 2001 | 74 |
| 2002 | 70 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 101 |
| 2005 | 130 |
| 2006 | 170 |
| 2007 | 195 |
| 2008 | 217 |
| 2009 | 522 |
| 2010 | 3,776 |
| 2011 | 5,584 |
| 2012 | 5,895 |
| 2013 | 5,394 |
| 2014 | 4,784 |
| 2015 | 4,341 |
| 2016 | 4,069 |
| 2017 | 3,838 |
| 2018 | 3,277 |
| 2019 | 2,979 |
| 2020 | 2,589 |
| 2021 | 2,516 |
| 2022 | 2,192 |
| 2023 | 1,917 |
| 2024 | 1,776 |