Bentleigh is a unique and distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from an Old English personal (bend-leah), which means 'bent clearing'. The name has been used in various spellings throughout history, but the most common form today is Bentleigh.
The name Bentleigh experienced significant fluctuations over the years, with a notable peak of 60 births in 2011 and a more recent peak of 58 births in both 2012 and 2013. However, there has been a steady decline since then, reaching an all-time low of 19 births in 2023. Overall, the name was chosen for 539 children across these years.