1,854births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Sweden
#93Sweden 2025
Knut is a boy name family recorded 1,854 times in 3 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#93 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2023, at 160.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Knut
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knut | Swedish | 1,772 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #93 | 2023 | ▲ 86 % |
| Knut | Swedish | 65 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 1968 | – |
| Knut | Swedish | 17 | 🇩🇪 Germany (large cities) | – | 2023 | – |
Questions about Knut
How popular is the name Knut?
In 2025 it ranked #93 in Sweden. Official registers record 1,854 births across 3 countries.
When was Knut most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2023, at 160.2 births per 100,000.
Is Knut a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Knut is a boy name.