Bishop

Bishop is a baby boy name tracked in official U.S. Social Security baby-name records. In 2024, Bishop was given to 171 boys, ranking No. 1194 for boys and 10 girls, ranking No. 9633 for girls in U.S. Social Security records. This page focuses on popularity and usage data so parents can compare the name with confidence.

Popularity Snapshot For Bishop

In 2024, Bishop was given to 171 boys, ranking No. 1194 for boys and 10 girls, ranking No. 9633 for girls in U.S. Social Security records.

The name has appeared in national records since 1880 and shows 6,908 recorded births between 1880 and 2024.

Is Bishop Used For Boys, Girls, Or Both?

Bishop is used mostly for boys in current records, with lighter but visible use for girls.

Why Parents Compare Bishop

Parents comparing Bishop often look at popularity, spelling familiarity, sound, and how the name fits with sibling names or a family surname.

Names like Bishop are often compared by recent popularity, staying power across generations, and whether the overall style feels familiar, modern, classic, or flexible.

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