Kinston
Meaningking's town · English form of Kingston
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,555 in 2019
7 babies were named Kinston in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,212 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kinston you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kinston, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kinston would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKinston first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #5,555.
- TrendKinston has slipped 2,212 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningKinston is an English form of Kingston, which means “king's town”.
About the name Kinston
Kinston is a boy name of English origin meaning “king's town”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Kinston for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 21 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #5,555 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 2000s | 2.2 | 446,429 boys |
| 2010s | 5.6 | 178,253 boys |
| 2020s | 2.7 | 368,098 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 Kinston
What does the name Kinston mean?
Kinston means “king's town” in English, as a form of Kingston.
What is the origin of the name Kinston?
Kinston has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Kinston a boy or girl name?
Kinston is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kinston?
Kinston ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#5,555).