Bishop

Bishop is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 171 boys in the United States.

Bishop at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Bishop

Bishop belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Bishop first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #416 in 1890, and in 2024 171 babies received the name — 6,805 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bishop in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#416 in 1890
Peak year
2021
Babies named Bishop in 2024
171
Total since 1880
6,805

Bishop in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Bishop in 2009
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bishop mean?

The meaning of Bishop is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Bishop a boy or girl name?

Bishop is a boy name. In 2024, 171 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bishop?

Bishop comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Bishop?

Bishop first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #416 in 1890, and 171 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].