Knight
- Pronunciation
- [Kni-ght]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Noble, Soldier
- Origin
- English
Knight Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 878 baby boys have been named Knight. The name peaked in 2022 with 74 US births that year (rank #2048). In 2024, ranked #2684 nationally — 636 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Knight
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Knight births are: California (93), Texas (56), New York (27).
Other English-Origin Names Like Knight
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6-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Knight's exact length and starting letter: Kaaria, Kaarle, Kaarlo, Kabaka, Kadian.
Quick Facts About Knight
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Compare Knight to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Knight against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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