Bishop Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBISH-up / /ˈbɪʃ.əp/English; Latin
Meaning
English: Bishop; Latin: overseer
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bishop has its roots in the Old English word 'bisceop', derived from the Latin 'episcopus', meaning overseer. It has historically been used as a title for high-ranking clergy in the Christian church. The name has gained popularity as a given name in modern times, reflecting a trend of using occupational and title-based names for boys.
Trend Summary
Bishop has seen a gradual increase in popularity as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bishop was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bishop has ranked as high as #1141 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Ohio, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Bishop has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bishop (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 24 | |
| CA | 17 | |
| AL | 10 | |
| NC | 9 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| GA | 7 | |
| PA | 6 | |
| SC | 6 | |
| OK | 5 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 8 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 10 |
| 1890 | 19 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 11 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 10 |
| 1896 | 20 |
| 1897 | 12 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 17 |
| 1908 | 10 |
| 1909 | 15 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 25 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 30 |
| 1915 | 40 |
| 1916 | 34 |
| 1917 | 25 |
| 1918 | 38 |
| 1919 | 37 |
| 1920 | 40 |
| 1921 | 45 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1923 | 30 |
| 1924 | 33 |
| 1925 | 21 |
| 1926 | 37 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 23 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 26 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 19 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 21 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 11 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 29 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 23 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 22 |
| 1949 | 18 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 18 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 100 |
| 1995 | 86 |
| 1996 | 78 |
| 1997 | 92 |
| 1998 | 144 |
| 1999 | 133 |
| 2000 | 121 |
| 2001 | 117 |
| 2002 | 109 |
| 2003 | 136 |
| 2004 | 112 |
| 2005 | 151 |
| 2006 | 158 |
| 2007 | 168 |
| 2008 | 170 |
| 2009 | 175 |
| 2010 | 163 |
| 2011 | 163 |
| 2012 | 185 |
| 2013 | 158 |
| 2014 | 189 |
| 2015 | 208 |
| 2016 | 189 |
| 2017 | 206 |
| 2018 | 209 |
| 2019 | 198 |
| 2020 | 218 |
| 2021 | 222 |
| 2022 | 216 |
| 2023 | 174 |
| 2024 | 171 |