Bentley
boy name#215 in 2025Bentley entered the US charts in 1890, peaked at #75 in 2011, ranks #215 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1890–2025
#215
rank today
#75
peak (2011)
1,649
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #884 |
| 1910s | #2337 |
| 1920s | #2296 |
| 1930s | #2325 |
| 1940s | #2052 |
| 1950s | #2003 |
| 1960s | #1298 |
| 1970s | #2311 |
| 1980s | #2203 |
| 1990s | #2583 |
| 2000s | #1339 |
| 2010s | #96 |
| 2020s | #178 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bentley has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 59,000 people named Bentley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bentley is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bentley in 2025?
- Bentley ranks #215 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,649 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bentley most popular?
- Bentley peaked in 2011, reaching #75 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bentley with classmates?
- Bentley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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