gender neutral
Bentley
clearing covered in bent grass
About Bentley
Luxurious and distinctive, Bentley brings an unmistakable upscale sensibility to the naming conversation. This choice signals parents unafraid of making bold selections that deviate from traditional paths. The name possesses inherent sophistication, though its contemporary usage keeps it from feeling stuffy or pretentious. Bentley's strong consonants create a solid, masculine sound that projects confidence and success. While originally a surname, its transition to first name status feels complete and natural now. Parents drawn to Bentley often appreciate names that suggest aspiration and quality, setting high expectations from the start. The name works remarkably well across different settings, from formal occasions to everyday interactions, maintaining its distinctive character throughout.
Popularity of the Name Bentley
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | #896 | ||||
| 1961 | #951 | ||||
| 1962 | #925 | ||||
| 2007 | #996 | ||||
| 2008 | #936 | ||||
| 2009 | #514 | #744 | |||
| 2010 | #100 | #673 | #340 | #166 | |
| 2011 | #75 | #308 | #159 | #95 | |
| 2012 | #75 | #283 | #139 | #63 | |
| 2013 | #81 | #280 | #119 | #482 | #80 |
| 2014 | #89 | #309 | #138 | #734 | #103 |
| 2015 | #92 | #340 | #156 | #124 | |
| 2016 | #100 | #352 | #181 | #733 | #123 |
| 2017 | #101 | #384 | #164 | #139 | |
| 2018 | #121 | #454 | #161 | #157 | |
| 2019 | #130 | #474 | #318 | #147 | |
| 2020 | #141 | #583 | #177 | ||
| 2021 | #150 | #652 | #240 | #193 | |
| 2022 | #172 | #703 | #308 | #764 | #207 |
| 2023 | #186 | #869 | #305 | #283 | |
| 2024 | #201 | #755 | #421 | #339 | |
| 2025 | #215 | #939 | #401 | #325 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Bentley
- Bentlee
- Bentleigh
- Bent
Names Similar to Bentley
Nicknames for Bentley
- Ben
- Bent
- Lee
- Benny
Famous People Named Bentley
| Bentley Arnage | British automobile designer |
| Bentley Mitchum | American actor |
| Bentley Rhythm Ace | English electronic music group |
| Bentley Green | American rapper |
| Bentley Reece | American artist |
| Bentley Jones | British singer-songwriter |
| Bentley Little | American author |
| Bentley Kimock | American musician |
| Bentley Syler | Brazilian footballer |
| Bentley Mitchell | American football player |
| Bentley Bridges | American politician |
| Bentley Travis | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Bentley Hallock | American painter |
| Bentley McCullough | American photographer |
| Bentley College | American university |
| Bentley Dean | Australian filmmaker |
| Bentley Semplice | Italian composer |
| Bentley Brown | English cricketer |
| Bentley Mooney | Australian rugby player |
| Bentley Flying Spur | Luxury car model |
Characters Named Bentley
| Bentley the Bear | Character from the video game "Sly Cooper" |
| Bentley the Bulldog | Character from the animated film "Rio" |
| Bentley Turtle | Character from the children's book series "Tales of the Riverbank" |
| Bentley the Robot | Character from the video game series "Jak and Daxter" |
| Bentley Badger | Character from the children's book "The Animals of Farthing Wood" |
| Bentley the Hippo | Character from the animated series "The Penguins of Madagascar" |
| Bentley the Bumblebee | Character from the animated film "Maya the Bee" |
| Bentley the Baboon | Character from the animated series "Tinga Tinga Tales" |
| Bentley the Penguin | Character from the animated series "Pet Squad" |
| Bentley the Dog | Character from the video game series "Spyro the Dragon" |
| Bentley the Bat | Character from the animated series "Biker Mice from Mars" |
| Bentley the Kangaroo | Character from the animated series "The Wiggles" |
| Bentley the Turtle | Character from the animated film "Ice Age" |
| Bentley the Bunny | Character from the animated series "Wonder Pets!" |
| Bentley the Raccoon | Character from the animated film "Over the Hedge" |
| Bentley the Squirrel | Character from the animated series "PB&J Otter" |
| Bentley the Sheepdog | Character from the animated series "Shaun the Sheep" |
| Bentley the Frog | Character from the children's book "Frog and Toad Together" |
| Bentley the Lion | Character from the animated film "Madagascar" |
| Bentley the Koala | Character from the animated series "Jungle Junction" |