How old is someone named Bishop?
The average Bishop is 19 years old.
Half of all living Bishops are between 7 and 25.
When was Bishop popular?
Bishop is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2021.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 111 | 0 |
| 1910s | 274 | 0 |
| 1920s | 313 | 0 |
| 1930s | 187 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 200 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 173 | 110 |
| 1960s | 104 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 96 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 102 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 756 | 730 |
| 2000s | 1,422 | 1,400 |
| 2010s | 1,905 | 1,900 |
| 2020s | 1,245 | 1,200 |
How many Bishops are still alive?
About 5,700 Bishops are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 7,100 babies named Bishop since 1880.
Most Bishops ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Bishop?
About half of living Bishops are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Bishop an old name?
Not really. Bishop is younger than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Bishop will be 30 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Bishop a boy or girl name?
Mostly boys: 98.1% of living Bishops are men.
Names the same age as Bishop
NAME TWIN
Bishop's name twin is Pierce. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Pierce's age curve is the closest match to Bishop's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Bishop
How old is the average Bishop?
The average Bishop in the US is 19 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Bishop?
About 5,700 Bishops are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,100 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Bishop most popular?
In 2021, when about 240 baby boys were named Bishop.
Is Bishop a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 46% of living Bishops, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this