Bentlee
Bentlee is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Meadow of bent grass.
Origin and history
Bentlee is a modern spelling variant of the English habitational name Bentley. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'bent-grass meadow,' it developed into a surname and later a masculine given name. In the United States, it gained traction during the early 21st century alongside the trend for names ending in '-lee'.
Popularity in the United States
4,202 babies in the United States have been named Bentlee since 1880. It ranks #1933 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1094.
States where it is most popular
- OH (8.7 %)
- KY (7.8 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- IN (7.4 %)
- TN (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,199 |
| 2020-2029 | 965 |
Nicknames
Ben, Bennie, Benny
Fun facts
- Like many modern given names, Bentlee traces its roots back to an English place name and surname.
- The spelling variant Bentlee saw a rise in usage in the U.S. starting in the late 2000s.