Knowledge

Knowledge 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 184 boys in the United States.

Knowledge at a glance

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

About the name Knowledge

Knowledge 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, Knowledge first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1020 in 2020, and in 2024 184 babies received the name — 2,222 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Knowledge in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#1020 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Knowledge in 2024
184
Total since 1880
2,222

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Knowledge mean?

The meaning of Knowledge 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 Knowledge a boy or girl name?

Knowledge is a boy name. In 2024, 184 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Knowledge?

Knowledge comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Knowledge?

Knowledge first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #1020 in 2020, and 184 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].