Bentley
Meaningbent-grass clearing · Old English
- US rank
- #215
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #75 in 2012
1,649 babies were named Bentley in the US in 2025. It has dropped 74 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bentley you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,036 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bentley, 1,649 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bentley would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBentley first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2012, when it reached #75.
- Then vs nowBentley is 49× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,251 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,036.
- TrendBentley has slipped 74 places over the last five years and now sits at #215. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBentley is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #39, followed by Maine (#66) and Kentucky (#81). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Bentley means “bent-grass clearing”.
About the name Bentley
Bentley is a boy name of English origin meaning “bent-grass clearing”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Bentley for boys from 1890 to 2025, in 115 of those 136 years. Its best year was 2012, when it ranked #75 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #215, with 1,649 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.8 | 208,333 girls |
| 1990s | 7.3 | 136,240 girls |
| 2000s | 34 | 29,248 girls |
| 2010s | 111 | 9,010 girls |
| 2020s | 81 | 12,328 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.4 | 185,185 boys |
| 1910s | 13 | 79,177 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 80,128 boys |
| 1930s | 10 | 97,561 boys |
| 1940s | 9.7 | 103,413 boys |
| 1950s | 9.5 | 105,485 boys |
| 1960s | 20 | 49,044 boys |
| 1970s | 11 | 87,796 boys |
| 1980s | 14 | 72,150 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 65,963 boys |
| 2000s | 80 | 12,541 boys |
| 2010s | 2,332 | 429 boys |
| 2020s | 1,221 | 819 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bentley
What does the name Bentley mean?
Bentley means “bent-grass clearing” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Bentley?
Bentley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bentley a boy or girl name?
Bentley is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Bentley?
Bentley ranked #215 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,649 babies. Its best year was 2012 (#75).