Knowledge
Every Knowledge since 1989 — 2,499 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Knowledge
Knowledge is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,303 in 2025 with 150 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1989, 2,499 American babies have been named Knowledge. Its peak came in 2020, when 218 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Knowledge stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Knowledge year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,190 | 150 | #1,303 |
| 2024 | 10 | #9,934 | 186 | #1,137 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,325 | 188 | #1,126 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,477 | 199 | #1,092 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,545 | 177 | #1,141 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,772 | 204 | #1,020 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,927 | 160 | #1,198 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,507 | 139 | #1,313 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,448 | 107 | #1,537 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,363 | 113 | #1,508 |
| 2015 | — | — | 76 | #1,925 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,962 | 71 | #2,010 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,043 | 51 | #2,445 |
| 2012 | — | — | 67 | #2,058 |
| 2011 | — | — | 61 | #2,160 |
| 2010 | — | — | 50 | #2,493 |
| 2009 | — | — | 53 | #2,428 |
| 2008 | — | — | 40 | #2,984 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,283 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,810 |
| 2005 | — | — | 33 | #3,132 |
| 2004 | — | — | 26 | #3,592 |
| 2003 | — | — | 24 | #3,685 |
| 2002 | — | — | 38 | #2,580 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31 | #2,967 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #4,006 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Knowledge in 2025?
Knowledge ranked #1,303 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 150 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Knowledge?
2,499 babies have been named Knowledge in the United States since 1989, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Knowledge most popular?
Knowledge peaked in 2020, when 218 newborns received the name.
Is Knowledge a boy or girl name?
Knowledge is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Knowledge rising or falling?
Knowledge is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.