Bentlee

A Old English name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsOld EnglishDeclining Also a pet name
#1589 282in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Bentlee is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Bentley, from the English place name meaning 'bent-grass clearing,' from the Old English beonet (bent-grass) and leah (clearing). The -ee ending makes it look slightly different from the luxury car brand spelling while sharing the same sound.

Bentlee has the upscale, aspirational quality of its Bentley spelling — the luxury automobile association gives it an air of polished success. It's a name that feels like it comes with high expectations and good shoes already purchased. Confident, stylish, and unmistakably American.

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Popularity Over Time

Bentlee has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Bentlee
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s871
2010s3,199
2000s37

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(17 years, 20072024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Bentlee
YearBirthsRank
2024108#1589
2023146#1307
2022167#1197
2021196#1082
2020254#891
2019265#845
2018246#885
2017268#829
2016282#815
2015319#755
2014353#701
2013402#616
2012446#576
2011368#636
2010250#845
200930#3563
20077#9885

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Bentlee as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Bentlee has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 910 births since 2001.

#5803
Current rank
910
Total births
2011
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Bentlee be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Bentlee is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1589. As a girl's name, it ranks #5803.

Bentlee has two lives

Bentlee, the baby name
#1589boys
4,107 babies
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Bentlee, the pet name
#10650pet name
5 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (20072024) · Methodology