Boy nameCurrently #2,684 in the USSteady
Knight
//ˈnaɪt//
1 syllablePeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Knight's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Knight's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Knight |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 38 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 70 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2021 | 58 |
| 2022 | 74 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 49 |
Knight through the decades
- Knight peaked in 2022, when 74 babies were named Knight in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Knight has risen 161% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Knight currently ranks #2,684 in the US and is holding steady.