Knight
boy name#2421 in 2025Knight entered the US charts in 1923, peaked at #2039 in 2022, ranks #2421 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1923–2025
#2421
rank today
#2039
peak (2022)
56
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3822 |
| 1930s | #3679 |
| 1990s | #9166 |
| 2000s | #8479 |
| 2010s | #2716 |
| 2020s | #2307 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Knight has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Knight are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Knight is a kid of about 7 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Knight in 2025?
- Knight ranks #2421 among US boy names in 2025, with 56 babies given the name.
- When was the name Knight most popular?
- Knight peaked in 2022, reaching #2039 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Knight with classmates?
- Knight will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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