Bentley: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BEN-tlee · 2 syllables
Modern variant of Bentley.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BEN-tlee
- US rank (2025)
- #215
- US babies a year
- about 2,375 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Bentley?
Bentley was the #215 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,795 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #215 |
| England & Wales | #588 |
| Scotland | #476 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Canada | #408 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Bentley?
Half of US adults named Bentley are older than 25; most are between 18 and 68. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Bentley
How do you pronounce Bentley?
Bentley is pronounced BEN-tlee.
How popular is the name Bentley?
Bentley was the #215 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,795 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 62% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Bentley?
Half of US adults named Bentley are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 68.