How Many People Are Named Knowledge?

Complete statistics for the name Knowledge in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Knowledge
Very Rare
2,335
Estimated People
1 in 141,328
1 in X Americans
2020
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
2,222 (95%)
♀ Female
113 (5%)
95%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 9

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 21
California 77
Florida 201
Georgia 148
Illinois 80
Indiana 18
Kansas 5
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 44
Maryland 22
Michigan 43
Minnesota 8
Missouri 31
North Carolina 176
New Jersey 6
Nevada 8
New York 42
Ohio 74
Pennsylvania 21
South Carolina 100
Tennessee 11
Texas 140
Virginia 28
Wisconsin 13
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 22.2%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Knowledge

How Many People Have the Name Knowledge in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,335 people in the United States currently share the name Knowledge. That works out to roughly 1 in every 141,328 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Knowledge a Common or Rare Name?

Knowledge is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Knowledge Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Knowledge are covered in full on the Knowledge name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Knowledge Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Knowledge in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female. Knowledge is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Knowledge Most Popular?

The name Knowledge reached peak popularity in 2020, with 204 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Knowledge Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Knowledge across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Knowledge?

Approximately 2,335 people in the United States share the name Knowledge, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Knowledge a rare name?

Knowledge is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 141,328 Americans has this name.

What does the name Knowledge mean?

The meaning and origin of Knowledge is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Knowledge more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Knowledge are male and 5% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Knowledge most popular?

The name Knowledge reached its peak in 2020, with 204 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,335
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 141,328
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2020
Male %95%
Female %5%

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