How popular is the name Knut in 2025?

Knut is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Knut most popular?

Knut peaked in 1968, reaching #2907 among US boy names.

Knut will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Knut entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2907 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2907

peak (1968)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Knut are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Knut alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Knut in 2025?: Knut is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Knut most popular?: Knut peaked in 1968, reaching #2907 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Knut with classmates?: Knut will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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