Bentley
Bentley is an English surname-turned-first-name meaning "bent grass meadow" or "clearing overgrown with bent grass." It originates from Old English place names and has transformed into a distinguished given name with aristocratic and luxury connotations.
Current Popularity
#201 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Strong association with luxury car brand may influence perceptions
- •Easy to spell and pronounce
- •Works well in professional settings
- •Fits the modern trend of surname-as-first-name choices
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Famous People
Bentley Mitchum
Actor
Dierks Bentley
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Bentley Rhythm Ace
British electronic musician
Wes Bentley
Actor (note: goes by Wes, full name Wesley)
Statistics
58,336
Total births since 1880
2012
Peak year
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