Bentley: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the meadow of bent grass.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #142
- Peak
- #75 in 2011
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Bentley Means
Bentley is a boy name of English origin. A child from the meadow of bent grass.
How Popular Bentley Is
Bentley currently ranks #142 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #75 in 2011. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Bentley
- Bentley broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #75 in 2011.
- Bentley has been a top 100 name across 160+ years of American history.
- Bentley is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a fresh, modern feel that appeals to today's parents.
Names Like Bentley
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Bentley
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Bentley.
Questions About Bentley
What does Bentley mean?
Bentley is a boy name of English origin. A child from the meadow of bent grass.
How popular is Bentley?
Bentley currently ranks #142 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #75 in 2011. It has held steady.
Where does Bentley come from?
Bentley comes from English roots. Bentley broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #75 in 2011.
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