Bently Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-lee / /ˈbɛntli/English; Old English
Meaning
English: 'Bent grass clearing'; Old English: 'from the bent grass estate'
Historical & Cultural Background
Bently is derived from a surname that originated in England. It is a locational name, referring to places named Bentley in various regions. The name has gained popularity as a given name in recent years, particularly in the United States. Its usage reflects a trend towards adopting surnames as first names.
Trend Summary
Bently has seen a rise in popularity as a modern given name in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bentley
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bently was first seen in the United States in 1915. Bently has ranked as high as #922 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Indiana, and Missouri. In the past 5 years the name Bently has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bently (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 60 |
| 2010 | 359 |
| 2011 | 436 |
| 2012 | 376 |
| 2013 | 232 |
| 2014 | 155 |
| 2015 | 141 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2017 | 81 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 39 |