Knight
Knight is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Armored warrior, servant, or noble attendant.
Origin and history
Knight is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old English word 'cniht', originally meaning a servant or young man, which later evolved to denote a armored warrior or nobleman. Historically used primarily as an occupational surname, it has recently emerged as a modern given name in the United States. Its usage has seen a notable increase since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
934 babies in the United States have been named Knight since 1880. It ranks #3745 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1562.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.2 %)
- TX (23.9 %)
- FL (13.3 %)
- NY (10.6 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 10 |
| 2000-2010 | 70 |
| 2010-2019 | 477 |
| 2020-2029 | 366 |
Fun facts
- The word originally meant 'boy' or 'servant' in Old English before taking on its chivalric military meaning in the Middle Ages.
- Over a third of all U.S. births registered with the given name Knight since 1880 have occurred since 2020.