Knowledge
How to say it: NOL-ij · /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/
English word meaning 'awareness, understanding' - modern virtue word-name.
Knowledge was the 1,136th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 91% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,092 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,136 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 150 |
| Share of births | 1 in 22,102 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +91% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,092 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
As a newcomer, Knowledge has gathered nearly all its notice in modern memory. Its standing in the 2020s is its strongest yet, with further growth likely.
What goes with it
Liquid and mellow in tone, carrying a creative strength and a virtue idea. Legend feels close in spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Knowledge is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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