Unisex · #7,734 in 2026

Bentlei

Current Rank
#7,734
Peak Rank
#7,734 (2023)
Total Babies
48
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #13,067 (27 total)
👦 Boy peak #7,734 (48 total)
👦As Boy Name
2010
First Year
2023
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#7734
Peak Rank
48
Total Count
7
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2010
First Year
2017
Last Year
2014
Peak Year
#13067
Peak Rank
27
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Bentlei

As a girl name

Bentlei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2014, when 7 Bentleis were born — ranking #13,067 that year. As of 2026, Bentlei ranks #15,899 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 27 Bentleis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Bentlei first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2010, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 10 Bentleis were born — ranking #7,734 that year. As of 2026, Bentlei ranks #7,734 for boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 48 Bentleis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Bentlei

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bentlei is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bentlei

What does the name Bentlei mean?
Bentlei is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Bentlei in 2026?
In 2026, Bentlei ranks #7,734 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Bentlei most popular?
Bentlei reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #7,734 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Bentlei a unisex name?
Yes — Bentlei is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 36% of Bentleis assigned female and 64% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Bentlei?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bentlei include Sunday, Eno, Sunnie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bentlei

Bentlei is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 48 births in the dataset. Bentlei's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #7,734. Use the chart and map above to compare Bentlei's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.