The nameBennett
Bennett is an English surname from the medieval form of Benedict, "blessed". It is rising fast in the United States.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Bennett comes from Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
Origin
English, from a surname.
History
The Bennet sisters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice made the surname famous. Bennett has been in the American top 100 since 2021 and reached 60th place in 2024, its best rank.
Famous people named Bennett
- Bennett Miller, film director
Popularity of the name Bennett
Bennett in the United States
Bennett was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 25,803 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Bennett. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Bennett in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 4,377 births a year on average, against 3,240 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Bennett
Names from the same generation as Bennett, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bennett mean?
Bennett comes from Benedict, from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
What is the origin of the name Bennett?
English, from a surname.
Is Bennett a girl's or a boy's name?
Bennett is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Bennett?
In 2024, Bennett was the 60th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5,095 births.
What are good sibling names for Bennett?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ivy, Violet, Willow and June for a sister, Weston, Rowan, Hudson and Everett for a brother.
Who are famous people named Bennett?
Bennett Miller, film director.