Bishop
boy name#1188 in 2025Bishop entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #415 in 1890, ranks #1188 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1188
rank today
#415
peak (1890)
172
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #600 |
| 1890s | #644 |
| 1900s | #750 |
| 1910s | #1071 |
| 1920s | #1346 |
| 1930s | #1667 |
| 1940s | #1630 |
| 1950s | #1964 |
| 1960s | #2697 |
| 1970s | #3515 |
| 1980s | #4254 |
| 1990s | #1824 |
| 2000s | #1144 |
| 2010s | #1054 |
| 2020s | #1091 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bishop has been most popular in TX, CA, NC.
Living bearers
About 5,700 people named Bishop are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bishop alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bishop in 2025?
- Bishop ranks #1188 among US boy names in 2025, with 172 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bishop most popular?
- Bishop peaked in 1890, reaching #415 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bishop with classmates?
- Bishop will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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