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Bennett is a name with Latin roots, meaning 'blessed', derived from the name Benedictus. It evolved through various forms across languages, gaining historical significance due to Saint Benedict. The name embodies traits of kindness and strength, with no direct biblical relevance. It has maintained popularity over centuries and continues to be favored in modern times.

The name Bennett is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bennett has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Bennett' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 628th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 609th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 563rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 836th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 698th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 360th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 113th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 7503rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11400th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4322nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1760th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bennett' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.