Boy nameCurrently #3,098 in the USFalling
Bently
//ˈbɛntli//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20116 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bently's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bently's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bently |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2010 | 376 |
| 2011 | 450 |
| 2012 | 388 |
| 2013 | 243 |
| 2014 | 155 |
| 2015 | 141 |
| 2016 | 119 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 38 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 39 |
Bently through the decades
- Bently peaked in 2011, when 450 babies were named Bently in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bently has fallen 60% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bently currently ranks #3,098 in the US and is cooling off.