Bishop

Predominantly used for boys, this spiritual occupational surname combines three trends at once. Associated with senior members of the church, the game of chess, and a species of weaver bird, Bishop has been in the US charts for girls (consistently) since 2017. Recent years have only seen it given to a handful of girls each year, with 10 receiving the name in the latest count.

The name ultimately comes from the Greek episkopos meaning "overseer".

Pronounced BISH-up.

As of October 2026, Bishop ranked #11106 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #6753 in 2019.