Bishop
Meaning
occupational surname from the Church title, ultimately Greek 'episkopos' (overseer)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Bishop peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Bishop
Most people given the name Bishop in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Bishop deep dive
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