Bentley
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Bent grass meadow
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #215 in 2025 with 1,649 babies born.
History: Bentley is an English place name and surname meaning 'bent grass clearing.' It is associated with the luxury car brand Bentley Motors. As a given name it has grown in popularity in the United States in the 2000s.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Bentley? About 1 in 1,854 babies born in 2025 were named Bentley, or roughly 4.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Bentley
What does the name Bentley mean?
Bentley means “Bent grass meadow” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Bentley?
Bentley has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Bent grass meadow”.
How popular is Bentley?
Bentley ranked #215 in 2025 — given to 1,649 babies that year.
When was Bentley most popular?
Bentley peaked in 2012 with 5,895 babies registered that year.
Is Bentley a boy or girl name?
Bentley is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Bentleys in registered births are male.
Is the name Bentley rising or falling in popularity?
Bentley has risen 1533 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1748 in 2020 to #215 in 2025.
How long has Bentley been recorded?
Bentley appears in birth records across 115 years — from 1890 through 2025.