Kingston
Kingston first appears in US records in 1919. It peaked in 2021, when 3,410 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,725.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kingston popular?
Rising Kingston has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 15,867 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25,651 | |
| 2000s | 4,528 | |
| 1990s | 190 | |
| 1980s | 61 | |
| 1970s | 28 | |
| 1960s | 7 | |
| 1950s | 19 | |
| 1940s | 31 | |
| 1930s | 10 | |
| 1920s | 9 | |
| 1910s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kingston mean?
An English place name and surname meaning 'king's town' or 'king's settlement' (Old English 'cyning' + 'tun'). A place-name origin referencing a king rather than meaning 'king' outright.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kingston mean?
Kingston means king's town. An English place name and surname meaning 'king's town' or 'king's settlement' (Old English 'cyning' + 'tun'). A place-name origin referencing a king rather than meaning 'king' outright.
What is the origin of the name Kingston?
Kingston is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Kingston?
Kingston is pronounced “KING-stun.”
Is Kingston a boy or a girl name?
Kingston is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Kingston a popular name right now?
Kingston has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Kingston?
In 2025, Kingston ranked #204 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kingston most popular?
Kingston was most popular in 2021, when about 3,410 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kingston?
Names similar to Kingston include Legend, King, Everett, Drake, Remington.
What names go well with Kingston?
english names that pair well with Kingston include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.