Total births
65
Boys' name · since 1916
Knut
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 65 babies named Knut, peaking in 1968. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 65
- total births
- 1916–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Knut is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 65 have been recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Knut has been recorded 65 times among boys since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2013.
- 65 total births
- 1916–2013 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
65 boys have been named Knut since 1916, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2013.
- 65
- total births
- 1916–2013
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Knut was born in this single decade.
1968
Single peak year
9 babies were named Knut in 1968 - its busiest year on record.
Knut's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Knut's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1968 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Knut at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1968
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Knut popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2013
- Peak year (1968)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 98 years of records
Knut by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Knut's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Knut births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
21 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 21 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Knut? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 65 babies named Knut. The most recent recorded year was 2013. Its busiest year on record was 1968, with 9 births.
When was Knut most popular? ▼
Knut was most popular in the 1960s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1968.
How long has the name Knut been used? ▼
Knut has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 98 years of data through 2013.
What names are similar to Knut? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Knute. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Knut's data
- Knut's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 2010s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Knut: Baby Name Since 1916 - 65 Births, Peak 1968." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/knut. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Knut draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.