Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Bentley.
National Rank (2025)
#215
All-Time Peak Rank
#75 (2011)
Total U.S. Births
60,027
Unisex Distribution94.4% Boy / 5.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Bentley Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Bentley
According to SSA data, Bentley achieved its highest historical rank of #75 in 2011. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2012 with 5,895 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 62.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 113 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Bentley scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-62.0% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,895Births in 2012
Years in Top 100
7yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
113Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:6
1900s:0
1910s:83
1920s:138
1930s:108
1940s:139
1950s:195
1960s:401
1970s:189
1980s:257
1990s:294
2000s:1,599
2010s:43,956
2020s:12,662
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBen-tley
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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