Bentley Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Bentley is widely associated with the luxury automobile brand Bentley Motors, known for its high-end, prestigious cars.

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A Deep Dive

Bentley Overview

Meaning

From the bent grass field, meadow with coarse grass

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Originates from an Old English place name meaning “bent grass meadow.” Over time, it transitioned from a surname to a given name.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɛnt.li/

Popularity

Bentley enjoys popularity in several English-speaking countries, including Australia and Canada. In the USA, Bentley was ranked within the top 200 names for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Unique, Cool, Classic

Associated Traits

Adventurous, dependable, friendly, creative

Name Day

November 7th (St. Willibrord of Northumbria, associated with Bentley)
A Deep Dive

Bentley Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Bentlee, Bentleigh, Bentli, Bently

Common Nicknames

Ben, Benny, Lee

Diminutives

Bent, Lenny, Benji

Famous People

  • Bentley Little
    (American Author)
  • Bentley Bridgewater
    (English Footballer)
  • Bentley Miller
    (American Fashion Designer)
  • Bentley Williams
    (Welsh Rugby Player)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Bentley
    ("Sly Cooper," Video Game Series)
  • Bentley Drummle
    ("Great Expectations," Novel)
  • Bentley
    ("Teen Titans Go!," TV Series)
  • Bentley Gregg
    ("Bachelor Father," TV Series)

Places

  • Bentley University
    (Massachusetts, USA)
  • Bentley Suburb
    (Western Australia, Australia)
  • Bentley Park Suburb
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Bentley Village
    (Suffolk, England)
  • Bentley Hotel
    (New York, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Bentley?

Bentley means “meadow with coarse grass” or “bent grass meadow.” People named Bentley are often viewed as sophisticated and graceful, portraying a sense of elegance and charm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Bentley?

The name Bentley has English origins, derived from the Old English “beonet” (bent grass) and “leah” (woodland or clearing). It started as a place name, then became a surname, and eventually a first name.

Bentley Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Bentley in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1502021#1722022#1892023
Top 3 Rankings#752011#752012#812013

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Bentley

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023189
(-17 from 2022)
1906
(-282 from 2022)
0.10409
2022172
(-22 from 2021)
2188
(-324 from 2021)
0.11682
2021150
(-8 from 2020)
2512
(-72 from 2020)
0.13407
2020142
(-12 from 2019)
2584
(-391 from 2019)
0.13970
2019130
(-9 from 2018)
2975
(-299 from 2018)
0.15480
2018121
(-20 from 2017)
3274
(-559 from 2017)
0.16844
2017101
(-1 from 2016)
3833
(-232 from 2016)
0.19367
2016100
(-8 from 2015)
4065
(-273 from 2015)
0.20068
201592
(-3 from 2014)
4338
(-444 from 2014)
0.21219
201489
(-8 from 2013)
4782
(-611 from 2013)
0.23336
201381
(-6 from 2012)
5393
(-497 from 2012)
0.26689
201275
No change from 2011
5890
(+306 from 2011)
0.29027
201175
(+25 from 2010)
5584
(+1808 from 2010)
0.27488
2010100
(+414 from 2009)
3776
(+3254 from 2009)
0.18380
2009514
(+422 from 2008)
522
(+305 from 2008)
0.02461
2008936
(+60 from 2007)
217
(+22 from 2007)
0.00995
2007996
(+57 from 2006)
195
(+25 from 2006)
0.00880
20061053
(+163 from 2005)
170
(+40 from 2005)
0.00775
20051216
(+188 from 2004)
130
(+29 from 2004)
0.00611
20041404
(+157 from 2003)
101
(+20 from 2003)
0.00478
20031561
(+121 from 2002)
81
(+11 from 2002)
0.00386
20021682
(-83 from 2001)
70
(-4 from 2001)
0.00339
20011599
(+825 from 2000)
74
(+35 from 2000)
0.00358
20002424
(-262 from 1999)
39
(-4 from 1999)
0.00187
19992162
(+489 from 1998)
43
(+12 from 1998)
0.00211
19982651
(-255 from 1997)
31
(-3 from 1997)
0.00153
19972396
(+351 from 1996)
34
(+7 from 1996)
0.00170
19962747
(-247 from 1995)
27
(-3 from 1995)
0.00135
19952500
(+184 from 1994)
30
(+3 from 1994)
0.00149
19942684
(+14 from 1993)
27
(+1 from 1993)
0.00132
19932698
(+136 from 1992)
26
(+2 from 1992)
0.00126
19922834
(-228 from 1991)
24
(-2 from 1991)
0.00114
19912606
(-53 from 1990)
26
No change from 1990
0.00123
19902553
(-487 from 1989)
26
(-8 from 1989)
0.00121
19892066
(-31 from 1988)
34
(+3 from 1988)
0.00162
19882035
(+133 from 1987)
31
(+4 from 1987)
0.00155
19872168
(-7 from 1986)
27
(+1 from 1986)
0.00138
19862161
(-327 from 1985)
26
(-6 from 1985)
0.00135
19851834
(+780 from 1984)
32
(+14 from 1984)
0.00166
19842614
(-206 from 1983)
18
(-2 from 1983)
0.00096
19832408
(-518 from 1982)
20
(-9 from 1982)
0.00107
19821890
(+679 from 1981)
29
(+11 from 1981)
0.00154
19812569
(-285 from 1980)
18
(-4 from 1980)
0.00097
19802284
(-126 from 1979)
22
(-1 from 1979)
0.00119
19792158
(+47 from 1978)
23
(+2 from 1978)
0.00128
19782205
(+460 from 1977)
21
(+5 from 1977)
0.00123
19772665
(-551 from 1976)
16
(-6 from 1976)
0.00094
19762114
(+1131 from 1975)
22
(+11 from 1975)
0.00135
19753245
(-968 from 1974)
11
(-7 from 1974)
0.00068
19742277
(+128 from 1973)
18
(+2 from 1973)
0.00110
19732405
(-162 from 1972)
16
(-1 from 1972)
0.00099
19722243
(-189 from 1971)
17
(-3 from 1971)
0.00102
19712054
(-311 from 1970)
20
(-5 from 1970)
0.00110
19701743
(-63 from 1969)
25
(+1 from 1969)
0.00131
19691680
(+51 from 1968)
24
(+3 from 1968)
0.00131
19681731
(-255 from 1967)
21
(-6 from 1967)
0.00118
19671476
(-131 from 1966)
27
(-5 from 1966)
0.00152
19661345
(+84 from 1965)
32
(+3 from 1965)
0.00176
19651429
(-359 from 1964)
29
(-21 from 1964)
0.00153
19641070
(+124 from 1963)
50
(+8 from 1963)
0.00247
19631194
(-269 from 1962)
42
(-25 from 1962)
0.00203
1962925
(+25 from 1961)
67
(+2 from 1961)
0.00319
1961950
(+228 from 1960)
65
(+21 from 1960)
0.00301
19601178
(-37 from 1959)
44
(-2 from 1959)
0.00203
19591141
(+63 from 1958)
46
(+5 from 1958)
0.00212
19581204
(+1426 from 1957)
41
(+31 from 1957)
0.00190
19572630
(-747 from 1956)
10
(-8 from 1956)
0.00046
19561883
(+337 from 1955)
18
(+5 from 1955)
0.00084
19552220
(-263 from 1954)
13
(-3 from 1954)
0.00062
19541957
(+81 from 1953)
16
(+1 from 1953)
0.00077
19532038
(-181 from 1952)
15
(-2 from 1952)
0.00075
19521857
(+805 from 1951)
17
(+8 from 1951)
0.00086
19512662
(-224 from 1950)
9
(-1 from 1950)
0.00047
19502438
(+581 from 1949)
10
(+3 from 1949)
0.00055
19493019
(-993 from 1948)
7
(-7 from 1948)
0.00039
19482026
(-110 from 1947)
14
(-2 from 1947)
0.00079
19471916
(-103 from 1946)
16
No change from 1946
0.00086
19461813
(+580 from 1945)
16
(+7 from 1945)
0.00097
19452393
(-503 from 1944)
9
(-5 from 1944)
0.00066
19441890
(+515 from 1943)
14
(+4 from 1943)
0.00101
19432405
(-776 from 1942)
10
(-9 from 1942)
0.00069
19421629
(-97 from 1941)
19
(-1 from 1941)
0.00135
19411532
(+363 from 1940)
20
(+6 from 1940)
0.00159
19401895
(+393 from 1939)
14
(+4 from 1939)
0.00118
19392288
(+191 from 1938)
10
(+1 from 1938)
0.00088
19382479
(+200 from 1937)
9
(+1 from 1937)
0.00079
19372679
(-715 from 1936)
8
(-5 from 1936)
0.00073
19361964
(+282 from 1935)
13
(+2 from 1935)
0.00122
19352246
(+146 from 1934)
11
(+1 from 1934)
0.00103
19342392
(-488 from 1933)
10
(-4 from 1933)
0.00094
19331904
(+561 from 1932)
14
(+4 from 1932)
0.00137
19322465
(+400 from 1931)
10
(+2 from 1931)
0.00093
19312865
(-901 from 1930)
8
(-7 from 1930)
0.00075
19301964
(+235 from 1929)
15
(+2 from 1929)
0.00133
19292199
(+1158 from 1928)
13
(+6 from 1928)
0.00117
19283357
(-1398 from 1927)
7
(-10 from 1927)
0.00061
19271959
(-113 from 1926)
17
(-1 from 1926)
0.00146
19261846
(+166 from 1925)
18
(+2 from 1925)
0.00157
19252012
(+31 from 1924)
16
No change from 1924
0.00139
19242043
(+403 from 1923)
16
(+4 from 1923)
0.00137
19232446
(-99 from 1922)
12
(-1 from 1922)
0.00106
19222347
(-194 from 1921)
13
(-2 from 1921)
0.00116
19212153
(+450 from 1920)
15
(+4 from 1920)
0.00132
19202603
(-451 from 1919)
11
(-3 from 1919)
0.00100
19192152
(+13 from 1918)
14
No change from 1918
0.00138
19182165
(-74 from 1917)
14
No change from 1917
0.00134
19172091
(-142 from 1916)
14
(-1 from 1916)
0.00146
19161949
(+1443 from 1915)
15
(+9 from 1915)
0.00162
19153392
(-128 from 1914)
6
(+1 from 1914)
0.00068
19143264
(-768 from 1913)
5
(-1 from 1913)
0.00073
19132496
(-1306 from 1911)
6
(-3 from 1911)
0.00112
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19111190
(-306 from 1890)
9
(+3 from 1890)
0.00373
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890884
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00501
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Bentley

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2822021#2872022#3372023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1002021#1032022#1132023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3352021#3432022#3942023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2062021#1912022#2672023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#982021#1162022#1042023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#962021#1092022#1212023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1132021#1412022#1402023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1182021#1502022#1912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1432021#1892022#1772023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#492021#572022#462023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#882021#1282022#1362023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#672021#872022#992023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1902021#1972022#2282023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2402021#2272022#2652023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#802021#1232022#1502023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#982021#1272022#1482023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#872021#782022#1332023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#802021#1032022#1112023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1832021#1952022#2122023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1032021#672022#1202023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1062021#1352022#1102023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1352021#1392022#1792023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1582021#1882022#2272023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#722021#962022#1122023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#802021#612022#352023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#912021#752022#612023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1492021#1512022#1742023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1232021#1482022#1112023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1452021#2282022#2802023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1212021#1972022#1592023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2872021#2272022#3032023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1022021#1502022#1542023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1662021#2442022#3752023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2062021#2152022#2162023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1262021#1182022#2102023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#362021#732022#702023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#622021#1762022#1352023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1682021#2052022#2172023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1502021#1192022#1192023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1242021#1312022#1842023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1482021#962022#1152023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3362021#4872022#6262023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5032021#2662022#2272023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3372020#2042021#2872022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#962021#582022#912023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#532019#922020#572022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1222020#1372021#2052022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#832016#1172018#1262023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1972017#1312018#1802021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2002017#2452018#2032021

Popularity Rankings for Bentley in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1892021#2422022#2762023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2452021#3082022#3032023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3652018#2742019#3922020

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4062017#4762020#4772021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4722019#5872020#6502021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6812020#9802021#5982022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7152014#7132016#7792022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Bentley a Name for Boys or Girls?

Bentley is most often used as a boy’s name. Its strong, classic sound and historical use as a surname give it a traditional masculine feel.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Bentley

Bentley in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Bentley Little (Author, born 1960): An acclaimed American author celebrated for his horror novels and short stories.
  • Bentley Bridgewater (Footballer, 1924–2014): A famous English footballer recognized for his career with Bolton Wanderers.
  • Bentley Miller (Designer, 1929–2006): An American fashion designer renowned for his elegant and innovative designs.
  • Bentley Williams (Rugby Player, 1912–1990): A notable Welsh rugby player who played for the national team and is celebrated for his sportsmanship.
  • Bentley Mitchum (Actor, born 1967): An American actor and director, notable for his roles in various independent films and television shows.
  • Bentley Kalu (Actor, born 1978): A British-American actor acclaimed for his work in film, television, and voice acting.
  • Bentley Jones (Musician, born 1984): A British musician and songwriter recognized for his diverse music style and international collaborations.
  • Bentley ("Sly Cooper," 2002 Video Game Series): A genius turtle and the brains of the thieving trio who plans all the heists.
  • Bentley Drummle ("Great Expectations," 1861 Novel by Charles Dickens): A wealthy but unpleasant suitor of Estella, known for his brutish behavior.
  • Bentley ("Teen Titans Go!," 2013 TV Series): A minor villain who often clashes with the Teen Titans in their comedic adventures.
  • Bentley Gregg ("Bachelor Father," 1957 TV Series): A wealthy and charming bachelor who takes care of his teenage niece.
  • Bentley ("The Jeffersons," 1975 TV Series): The quirky British neighbor who frequently visits the Jeffersons with his eccentric stories.
  • "Bentley" (2016 Song by Dierks Bentley): A country song reflecting on life, love, and nostalgia, named after the artist himself.
  • Bentley ("The Secret Life of the American Teenager," 2008 TV Series): A baby boy who becomes a central part of the storyline involving teen parents.
  • Bentley Van Rolls ("DuckTales," 2017 TV Series): A suave, wealthy, and somewhat snobbish duck who competes with Scrooge McDuck.
  • Bentley University (Massachusetts, USA): A private university in Waltham focusing on business education.
  • Bentley Suburb (Western Australia, Australia): A suburb of Perth located southeast of the city center.
  • Bentley Park (Queensland, Australia): A residential suburb in the Cairns region offering various amenities and recreational areas.
  • Bentley Village (Suffolk, England): A picturesque village in East Anglia with historic buildings and scenic countryside.
  • Bentley Creek (Pennsylvania, USA): A small stream in Bradford County that is part of the Susquehanna River watershed.
  • Bentley Hotel (New York, USA): A luxury hotel located in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
  • Bentley Wood (Wiltshire, England): A large area of ancient woodland, managed as a nature reserve.
  • Bentley Reservoir (West Midlands, England): A reservoir serving the Walsall area, providing water and recreational opportunities.

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