Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Bishop
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2021
Peak births
222
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Bishop
How many people are named Bishop?
An estimated 5,604 living Americans are named Bishop.
How rare is Bishop?
Bishop is uncommon among babies today, with 172 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 22.5% from its 2021 peak.
How old is the typical Bishop?
The median age of a living American named Bishop is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 25 years old.
Is Bishop still popular?
Yes. Bishop is holding steady, with 172 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Bishop most common?
Bishop has its strongest geographic signal in North Carolina, where it appears 1.6× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 20212025
Peak year
2021
Decline from peak
22.5%
2025
172
All-time
6,980