Bennett
How to say it: BEN-it · /ˈbɛnɪt/
English surname derived from Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'.
Bennett was the 48th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6,268 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.3-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #16 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #48 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6,268 |
| Share of births | 1 in 520 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.3 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #16 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing through recent years, Bennett found its best showing in the 2020s. At its peak now, further rise looks likely.
What goes with it
Sturdy and crisp with a friendly finish, Bennett carries weight. Ben works as a short form and Elliott shares its style.
Middle names that flow with Bennett →
Nicknames
- Ben
- Benny
- Benn
Honouring a Bennett in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bennett is about 1 in 22.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Bennett
- Bennett Miller (born 1966)Film director, film producer
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