Knowledge Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNAH-ledge / /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/English; Latin
Meaning
English: understanding; Latin: knowledge
Historical & Cultural Background
In English, the term 'knowledge' has been used to denote awareness, understanding, or familiarity gained through experience. In Latin, 'cognitio' relates to the concept of knowledge, emphasizing the importance of learning and wisdom in various philosophical traditions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Knowledge was first seen in the United States in 1989. Knowledge has ranked as high as #1152 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Knowledge has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Knowledge (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 22 | |
| GA | 17 | |
| NC | 15 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| IL | 12 | |
| OH | 10 | |
| NY | 8 | |
| SC | 7 | |
| LA | 6 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| MO | 6 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| KY | 5 | |
| AL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 40 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 67 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 76 |
| 2016 | 113 |
| 2017 | 107 |
| 2018 | 139 |
| 2019 | 160 |
| 2020 | 204 |
| 2021 | 177 |
| 2022 | 198 |
| 2023 | 188 |
| 2024 | 184 |