Knight
Every Knight since 1923 — 934 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Knight
Knight is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,435 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1923, 934 American babies have been named Knight. Its peak came in 2022, when 74 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Knight stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Knight year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,435 |
| 2024 | 49 | #2,692 |
| 2023 | 61 | #2,302 |
| 2022 | 74 | #2,052 |
| 2021 | 58 | #2,361 |
| 2020 | 68 | #2,084 |
| 2019 | 70 | #2,073 |
| 2018 | 57 | #2,340 |
| 2017 | 60 | #2,226 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,454 |
| 2015 | 57 | #2,316 |
| 2014 | 43 | #2,781 |
| 2013 | 40 | #2,875 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3,034 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,142 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,181 |
| 2009 | 17 | #5,447 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,007 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,740 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,431 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,683 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,935 |
| 2002 | 6 | #10,117 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 8 | #7,866 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Knight in 2025?
Knight ranked #2,435 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Knight?
934 babies have been named Knight in the United States since 1923, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Knight most popular?
Knight peaked in 2022, when 74 newborns received the name.
Is Knight a boy or girl name?
Knight is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Knight rising or falling?
Knight is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.