Kingston
Meaningking's town · Old English
- US rank
- #204
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #112 in 2021
1,725 babies were named Kingston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 87 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kingston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 990 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kingston, 1,725 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kingston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKingston first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #112.
- Then vs nowKingston is 60× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 59,524 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 990.
- TrendKingston has slipped 87 places over the last five years and now sits at #204. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedKingston is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #48, followed by South Carolina (#70) and Arkansas (#79). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Old English, Kingston means “king's town”.
About the name Kingston
Kingston is a boy name of English origin meaning “king's town”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Kingston for boys from 1919 to 2025, in 61 of those 107 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #112 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #204, with 1,725 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.1 | 196,078 boys |
| 1920s | 0.8 | 1,219,512 boys |
| 1930s | 0.9 | 1,075,269 boys |
| 1940s | 2.3 | 444,444 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1960s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 boys |
| 1970s | 1.7 | 584,795 boys |
| 1980s | 3.3 | 305,810 boys |
| 1990s | 9.8 | 101,626 boys |
| 2000s | 224 | 4,467 boys |
| 2010s | 1,370 | 730 boys |
| 2020s | 1,529 | 654 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Kingston
What does the name Kingston mean?
Kingston means “king's town” in Old English.
What is the origin of the name Kingston?
Kingston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kingston a boy or girl name?
Kingston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kingston?
Kingston ranked #204 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,725 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#112).