Bishop
How to say it: BISH-up · /ˈbɪʃəp/
English occupational surname meaning 'bishop', from a senior church official title; used as a bold word-name.
Bishop was the 1,049th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 172 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,151 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,049 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 172 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,275 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,151 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Bishop keeps climbing and the 2020s mark its strongest showing yet. Standing at its peak now, a slight dip looks likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Crisp edges meet a breathy finish across two syllables, giving Bishop a strong charge. Deacon shares its bold pulpit energy.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Bishop is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Bishop
- Bishop W. Perkins (1841–1894)American politician
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