Bennett
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Blessed
Background: The name Bennett originates from the Latin name 'Benedictus,' meaning 'blessed.' This was subsequently adopted into Old French as 'Benoît,' which also translates to 'blessed.' The name has been commonly used in various contexts throughout its history.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#415
Total births
68,275
Most popular decade
2020s
(65,658 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+106 ranks)
Years in Top 100
4
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
97.0% male
3.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 15
- First year rank
- #465
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 5,095
- Peak rank
- #60
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5,095
- Recent rank
- #60
Female
- First year
- 1917
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,594
- Peak year
- 2024
- Peak year births
- 234
- Peak rank
- #1,059
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 234
- Recent rank
- #1,059
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).