Bentley
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
61,724 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2012 Peak Popularity Year
6,143 Peak Births

Bentley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Bentley has its origins in Old English, meaning 'bent grass clearing'. It evolved through different historical forms before becoming a popular name. It is associated with traits of sophistication and elegance, and it does not have biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bentley"

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Pronunciation

/ˈbɛntli/

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Origin

Old English

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Etymology

The name Bentley is derived from the Old English words 'beonet', meaning 'bent grass', and 'leah', meaning 'woodland' or 'clearing'. It originally referred to someone who lived by a clearing where bent grass grew.

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Meaning

bent grass clearing

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Language Evolution

Beonetleah, Bentleah, Bentley

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Historical Usage

Bentley gained popularity as a surname in England in the medieval period and later became a popular given name in the 19th century.

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Variants & Derivatives

Bent, Benny, Ben

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Modern Popularity & Image

In contemporary times, Bentley is perceived as a stylish and sophisticated name, often associated with luxury due to the luxury car brand.

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Famous People

Bentley Kalu, Bentley Little, Bentley Smith

📊 Bentley Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Consistently Rising

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✨ Bentley Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 6,143 peak births in 2012

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Utah

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bentley"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Bentley"

"Bentley" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2308th of 7545 201
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2180th of 6773 214
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1502nd of 7552 516
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2015th of 10718 344
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2419th of 16616 421
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 301st of 24088 16,962
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 120th of 23106 39,672
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 9268th of 27321 109
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2063rd of 35406 1,460
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1467th of 30306 1,819

Regional Popularity of "Bentley" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 95.07%
2237th/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 59.55%
1447th/2430
50.75%
1448th/2853
48.18%
1337th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 58.86%
2050th/3483
55.91%
1967th/3518
-
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 59.17%
2648th/4475
67.60%
3511th/5194
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
5.24%
240th/4582
8.04%
415th/5164
3.49%
255th/7313
5.92%
442nd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
1.93%
77th/3984
3.59%
161st/4487
1.54%
105th/6822
2.98%
187th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Bentley" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
38.93%
1784th/4582
79.53%
4107th/5164
24.01%
1756th/7313
23.78%
1775th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
40.21%
1602nd/3984
74.06%
3323rd/4487
22.15%
1511th/6822
19.53%
1226th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Bentley"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Bentley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Bentley" in the United States

The name Bentley is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Bentley has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too rising for male in South, stalled for female in South, falling for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bentley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2308th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2180th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1502nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2015th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2419th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 301st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 120th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9268th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2063rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1467th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bentley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Bentley name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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