939births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · United States
#2421United States 2025
Knight is a boy name family recorded 939 times in 2 countries since 1923. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2421 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2022, at 2.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Knight
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight | English | 934 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2421 | 2022 | ▲ 10 % |
| Knight | English | 5 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2023 | – |
Questions about Knight
How popular is the name Knight?
In 2025 it ranked #2421 in the United States. Official registers record 939 births across 2 countries.
When was Knight most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2022, at 2.2 births per 100,000.
Is Knight a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Knight is a boy name.