Bennett
Bennett first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 6,268 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,268.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bennett popular?
Near its peak Bennett is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 27,444 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 24,908 | |
| 2000s | 7,128 | |
| 1990s | 3,020 | |
| 1980s | 1,573 | |
| 1970s | 797 | |
| 1960s | 1,626 | |
| 1950s | 1,841 | |
| 1940s | 1,137 | |
| 1930s | 948 | |
| 1920s | 1,009 | |
| 1910s | 683 | |
| 1900s | 153 | |
| 1890s | 118 | |
| 1880s | 129 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bennett mean?
Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin for “blessed.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett means Blessed. Bennett is a medieval English form of Benedict, from the Latin for “blessed.”
What is the origin of the name Bennett?
Bennett is of English origin.
How do you pronounce Bennett?
Bennett is pronounced “BEN-it.”
Is Bennett a boy or a girl name?
Bennett is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bennett a popular name right now?
Bennett is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Bennett?
In 2025, Bennett ranked #40 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bennett most popular?
Bennett was most popular in 2025, when about 6,268 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bennett?
Names similar to Bennett include Cole, Weston, Randall, Cooper, Lincoln.
What names go well with Bennett?
English names that pair well with Bennett include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.