Bennett: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BEN-uht · 2 syllables
Bennett means “blessed”, from Latin and English.
A given name from Latin transferred back from the surname.
- Meaning
- blessed
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- BEN-uht
- US rank (2025)
- #40
- US babies a year
- about 4,954 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Bennett?
Bennett was the #40 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,558 babies. It’s rising: up 122% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in North Dakota (#8), Iowa (#9), Vermont (#9), Kansas (#10), Maine (#10), Minnesota (#10), Missouri (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #40 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #52 |
| Australia | #454 |
How old are people named Bennett?
Half of US adults named Bennett are older than 30; most are between 18 and 76. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Bennett
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett means “blessed”. It comes from Latin and English.
How do you pronounce Bennett?
Bennett is pronounced BEN-uht.
How popular is the name Bennett?
Bennett was the #40 name in the US in 2025, given to 6,558 babies. It’s rising: up 122% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Bennett?
Half of US adults named Bennett are older than 30. Most are between 18 and 76.