Bentley, a surname-turned-given-name, is derived from the Old English elements beonet, meaning "bent grass," and leah, meaning "woodland" or "clearing." There are several towns in England named Bentley, though it can also be inspired by the British car manuacturer. It appeared inside the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for boy names in 1961 and 1962, but didn't truly catch on until 2007 when it made its return. It was a top 100 boy's name in 2011 and 2012 and has been a top 200 name ever since. "Teen Mom" star Maci Bookout named her son Bentley Cadence in 2008, while "Sonny With a Chance" star Tiffany Thornton welcomed a son named Bentley Cash in 2014.
