Bishop
Meaningbishop · English
- US rank
- #1,188
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #415 in 1890
172 babies were named Bishop in the US in 2025. It has dropped 209 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bishop you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,930 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bishop, 172 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bishop would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBishop has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Bishops, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1890, when it reached #415.
- TrendBishop has slipped 209 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,188. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBishop is most popular in Oklahoma, where it ranks #464, followed by Louisiana (#672) and Indiana (#711). It's in the top 1,000 in 11 states.
- MeaningIn English, Bishop means “bishop”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name Bishop
Bishop is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “bishop”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-hop”. US birth records list Bishop for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 142 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1890, when it ranked #415 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,188, with 172 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 84 | 11,885 boys |
| 1890s | 95 | 10,529 boys |
| 1900s | 79 | 12,644 boys |
| 1910s | 44 | 22,517 boys |
| 1920s | 28 | 35,137 boys |
| 1930s | 18 | 56,338 boys |
| 1940s | 14 | 73,153 boys |
| 1950s | 8.6 | 116,144 boys |
| 1960s | 5.4 | 186,220 boys |
| 1970s | 5.8 | 170,940 boys |
| 1980s | 5.5 | 181,818 boys |
| 1990s | 39 | 25,426 boys |
| 2000s | 71 | 14,124 boys |
| 2010s | 100 | 10,044 boys |
| 2020s | 113 | 8,827 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bishop
What does the name Bishop mean?
Bishop means “bishop” in English.
What is the origin of the name Bishop?
Bishop has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bishop a boy or girl name?
Bishop is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Bishop?
Bishop ranked #1,188 for US boys in 2025, given to 172 babies. Its best year was 1890 (#415).