Bennett
Bennett is of Latin origin, derived from the medieval name Benedict, meaning 'blessed.' It began as a surname before transitioning into a popular given name, carrying connotations of good fortune and favor.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 6,986. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,492
- 2012: 1,911
- 2013: 2,075
- 2014: 2,550
- 2015: 2,714
- 2016: 2,942
- 2017: 3,180
- 2018: 3,301
- 2019: 3,531
- 2020: 3,601
- 2021: 3,939
- 2022: 4,105
- 2023: 4,422
- 2024: 5,109
- 2025: 6,268
- 2026 (projected): 6,986
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across English-speaking countries
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Strong surname-as-first-name that feels both professional and approachable
- •The double 't' ending gives it a distinguished, complete sound
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Famous People
Bennett Cerf
Publisher and co-founder of Random House
Tony Bennett
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Bennett Miller
Film director (Moneyball, Capote)
Jeff Bennett
Voice actor
Statistics
72,514
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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