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These Are The Funniest Knock Knock Jokes Kids Will Actually Get

Get ready to groan (and laugh) with these jokes that’ll tickle your family’s funny bone.

by Jennifer Parris
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You can’t get more groan-worthy than kid knock knock jokes. But even when they’re somewhat silly, they’re still a great way to get some giggles in with your kids. So if you want to perk up your preschooler, or finally get your tween to get their face out of their phone, you might want to knock them out with any of these knock knock jokes for kids.

With their signature opener of “Knock knock, who’s there?” the options are endless on how the gag can go. And that’s what ultimately makes them so appealing, according to Rob Elliott, creator of the Laugh-Out-Loud series of joke books and author of Knock Knock Jokes for Kids. “Knock knock jokes can be fun for kids of all ages,” says Elliott. “Even a preschooler can have fun with the silliness of play-on-word jokes as their use of language is developing.” And because they’re interactive (instead of waiting for a punch line), it opens up the opportunity to create memorable moments with your child. “This is a great way to build a young person’s confidence as a person and as a reader without even knowing they’re learning,” Elliott says.

So prepare for the puns and cue up the corniness, and enjoy these kid knock knock jokes that are sure to knock your kid’s socks off.

Knock Knock Jokes With Punny Name Punchlines

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A knock knock joke that actually makes some sense in context

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Alex.

Alex who?

Alex-plain later, just open up!

A “hurry up” knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Ben.

Ben who?

Ben knocking for 10 minutes!

A literal knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Iva.

Iva who?

I’ve a sore hand from knocking!

Yet another wordplay knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Mikey.

Mikey who?

Mikey doesn’t fit in the key hole!

An a-door-able knock knock joke (sorry)

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Theodore.

Theodore who?

Theodore is stuck and it won’t open!

A knock knock joke to suss out your plans

Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Howard.

Howard who?

Howard you like to go to the park this weekend?

A punny knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Lena.

Lena who?

Lena little closer, and I’ll tell you another joke!

An alphabet-inspired knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Abe

Abe who?

Abe-C-D-E!

A knock knock joke that’s actually about answering the door

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Luke.

Luke who?

Luke through the peep hole and find out.

A bathroom-themed knock knock joke, because those always land

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Anita.

Anita who?

Anita go to the bathroom!

A dinnertime knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Justin.

Justin who?

Justin time for dinner!

A knock knock joke for kids in a rush

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Harry.

Harry who?

Harry up and answer the door!

Knock Knock Wordplay Jokes

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A polite knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Thank.

Thank who?

You’re welcome!

A stop-being-so-nosy knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Nun.

Nun who?

Nunya business!

A canoe-themed knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Canoe

Canoe who?

Canoe come and play? I’m bored!

A knock knock joke they may say “no” to

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Wooden shoe.

Wooden shoe who?

Wooden shoe like to hear more jokes?

A knock knock joke full of enthusiasm

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Wa.

Wa who?

What are you so excited about?

A timeless knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Says.

Says who?

Says me!

A sad knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Boo.

Boo who?

Uh, why are you crying?

An existential knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

I am.

I am who?

Wait, you don’t know who you are?

Another knock knock joke about this very broken door

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Needle.

Needle who?

Needle little help opening the door!

A knock knock joke about math

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Tennis.

Tennis who?

Tennis five plus five.

A knock knock joke about...knocking

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Nobel.

Nobel who?

Nobel…that’s why I knocked!

A Star Wars-themed knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Art.

Art who?

R2-D2!

A knock knock joke you can yodel

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

A little old lady.

A little old lady who?

Hey, I didn’t know you could yodel!

Another knock knock joke? Snow way.

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Snow.

Snow who?

Snow use. The joke is over.

A knock knock joke to test your spelling skills

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Spell.

Spell who?

OK, w-h-o.

An allergy season-appropriate knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Hatch.

Hatch who?

God bless you!

A knock knock for when you spy each other

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Icy.

Icy who?

Icy you looking at me!

A knock knock joke for someone who needs their space

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Leaf.

Leaf who?

Leaf me alone!

Another classic knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Boo.

Boo who?

Don’t cry, it’s just a joke.

Knock Knock Jokes About The Holidays

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A Halloween knock knock joke that gets you important intel

Knock, knock!

Who’s there?

Water!

Water who?

Water you going to be for Halloween?

A fun little witchy pun

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Witch.

Witch who?

Which house has the full-sized candy bars?

A knock knock joke about Santa Claus

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Ho Ho.

Ho Ho who?

Jeeze, your Santa impression needs work!

The cutest pumpkin joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Jack.

Jack who?

Jack-O-Lantern, Happy Halloween!

A funny one for the big guy

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Santa.

Santa who?

Wait a minute, I’m supposed to come down the chimney!

A spooky knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Ghost!

Ghost who?

No, ghosts say boo!

Knock Knock Jokes Meant To Be Shouted With Glee

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A pop icon joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Britney Spears.

Britney Spears who?

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Britney Spears.

Britney Spears who?

Oops, I did it again!

A knock knock joke for the car lovers

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Cargo.

Cargo who?

No, the car goes BEEP BEEP!

A happy knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Woo.

Woo who?

Glad you’re excited, too!

A crime-inspired knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Razor.

Razor who?

Razor hands, this is a stick up!

Stick ‘em up again with this knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Dishes.

Dishes who?

Dishes the police! Open up!

A standing ovation knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Woo.

Woo-hoo?

Thank you for the applause!

A knock knock joke your kids will definitely repeat later

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

You.

You who?

Yoo-hoo! Anybody home?

Knock Knock Jokes About Geography

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The luck of the Irish

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Ireland.

Ireland who?

Ireland you some money if you promise to pay me back.

You know?

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Juneau.

Juneau who?

Juneau how funny this is?

Home of the free joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

America.

America who?

You’re right. In America, freedom doesn’t knock — it rings.

A punny geography-themed knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Iran.

Iran who?

Iran here. I’m tired!

Oh so punny

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

China.

China who?

I’m China get in the house, can you let me in?

A classic potty humor knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

European.

European who?

European in the bathroom I hope!

One for the world travelers

Knock, Knock.

Who’s there?

Kenya.

Kenya who?

Kenya open the door and let me in?

Knock Knock Jokes About Animals

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Silly chickens

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Chickens.

Chickens who?

No, silly! Owls hoo. Chickens cluck.

Another owl-themed knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Who.

Who who?

I didn’t know you were an owl!

Another animal-themed knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Kanga.

Kanga who?

No, it’s kangaroo!

A moo-tastic knock knock joke

Knock Knock.

Who’s there?

Cow.

Cow who?

No, the cow says mooooooo!

An animal-themed knock knock joke

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Oink oink.

Oink oink who?

Are you a pig or an owl?

Knock Knock Jokes About Food

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A joke for the Greeks

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Olive.

Olive who?

Olive you so much!

Dinner time!

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Watts.

Watts who?

Watts for dinner? I’m hungry!

A knock knock joke parents can use when necessary

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Pudding.

Pudding who?

Pudding your shoes on before school is important and you should do it now.

A veggie knock knock joke

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Lettuce.

Lettuce who?

Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!

The classic knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Banana.

Banana who?

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Orange.

Orange who?

Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?

A silly knock knock joke

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Beets.

Beets who?

Beets me.

An ice cream knock knock joke

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Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Ice cream.

Ice cream who?

Ice cream if you don’t let me in!

A knock knock joke with a purpose

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Peas.

Peas who?

Peas clean your room like I asked you to.

A nutty knock knock joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Cash.

Cash who?

No thanks, but I’ll have some peanuts.

Knock Knock Jokes About The Body

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A joke about your pearly whites

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Tooth.

Tooth who?

Tooth or dare?

A toothless laugh

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Dishes.

Dishes who?

Dishes how I talk since I lost all my teeth.

An eye of a joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Eyesore.

Eyesore who?

Eyesore do love you!

A manners joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Closure.

Closure who?

Closure mouth while you’re chewing!

An achy joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Godiva.

Godiva who?

Godiva a terrible headache, can you pass the aspirin?

A silly bedhead joke

Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Honeycomb.

Honeycomb who?

Honeycomb your hair, it’s a mess.

Knock knock jokes are a great way to engage with your child and get some laughs in, too. Not only can they learn new language skills, but it can help boost their confidence as well. Now, if only learning some knock knock jokes would teach your kid to actually knock on the door before they barge in on you in the bathroom.

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