Bishop Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name 'Bishop' has its roots in Old English, derived from Latin and Greek terms meaning 'overseer'. It reflects a significant role in ecclesiastical hierarchy and has evolved through various historical forms. The name is associated with authority and leadership in religious contexts and has biblical relevance as a term for church leaders. Today, it carries a modern perception tied to Christian ministry.
The name Bishop is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bishop has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bishop' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1106th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1618th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1957th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3327th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2213th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1134th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1051st out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11212th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bishop' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bishop"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɪʃəp/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The word 'bishop' originates from the Old English term 'bisceop', which itself comes from the Latin 'episcopus', derived from the Greek 'episkopos' meaning 'overseer'.
Meaning
Overseer
Language Evolution
Latin: episcopus, Greek: ἐπίσκοπος (episkopos), Old English: bisceop, Middle English: bischop
Biblical Background
The term 'bishop' is used in the New Testament to denote church leaders and overseers, reflecting its ecclesiastical significance.
Historical Usage
The term gained popularity in the early Christian church as a title for church leaders responsible for overseeing congregations.
Variants & Derivatives
Bish, Bishie, Bishopric
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, 'Bishop' is commonly associated with Christian clergy, particularly in denominations such as Anglicanism, Catholicism, and Orthodoxy, and carries a sense of authority and leadership within the church.
Famous People
Bishop Desmond Tutu, Bishop John Shelby Spong
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bishop"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bishop"
"Bishop" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1106th of 7545 | 637 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1618th of 6773 | 346 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1957th of 7552 | 316 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3327th of 10718 | 151 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2213th of 16616 | 479 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1134th of 24088 | 2,297 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1051st of 23106 | 2,358 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11212th of 30306 | 98 |
Regional Popularity of "Bishop" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
36.22% 857th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
57.29% 1348th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
62.36% 1779th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
54.38% 2004th/3685 |
51.26% 2294th/4475 |
36.39% 1890th/5194 |
45.07% 2847th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
24.25% 1111th/4582 |
32.77% 1692nd/5164 |
15.06% 1101st/7313 |
17.46% 1303rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.56% 1098th/3984 |
35.86% 1609th/4487 |
13.88% 947th/6822 |
16.68% 1047th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Bishop" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Bishop"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bishop" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.