Kingston Boy

Popularity: #200 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KING-stən //ˈkɪŋstən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: King's town; settlement of the king

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Kingston has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "king" and "tun," which literally translate to "king's town" or "town of the king." The Old English term "cyning" referred to a king, while "tun" denoted a settlement or enclosure. This combination reflects a historical significance tied to governance and authority, suggesting a place of importance or a royal residence.

The name entered the English language through various forms, evolving from its Old English origins into Middle English and eventually becoming established in modern usage. Historically, Kingston has been associated with several notable locations in England, particularly Kingston upon Thames, which was a significant site for the coronation of Anglo-Saxon kings.

This town served as a royal borough and was the location where several kings, including Æthelstan in the 10th century, were crowned. The name's historical resonance is further emphasized by its mention in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented the lands and settlements of England following the Norman Conquest.

The enduring legacy of Kingston as a royal town contributed to the name's association with nobility and leadership. Culturally, Kingston embodies themes of authority and community, reflecting the importance of leadership in societal structures.

The name has been used in various literary and historical contexts, often symbolizing strength and governance. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "King" have emerged, maintaining a connection to the original meaning while offering a more casual alternative.

The name Kingston, therefore, carries with it a rich tapestry of historical significance and cultural resonance, rooted in its etymological origins and the notable events associated with it.

Famous people named Kingston

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Kingston Rossdale is a musician best known for being the son of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.

Kingston Heath is a professional golfer best known for competing in various international tournaments.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kingston was first seen in the United States in 1919.

Kingston has ranked as high as #189 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Kingston has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Kingston is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Kingston was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Kingston.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,725 1,725 0
2024 2,100 2,094 6
2023 2,541 2,534 7
2022 2,930 2,922 8
2021 3,422 3,410 12
2020 3,191 3,182 9
2019 3,305 3,295 10
2018 3,399 3,383 16
2017 3,096 3,087 9
2016 3,167 3,149 18
2015 2,982 2,971 11
2014 2,613 2,602 11
2013 2,142 2,130 12
2012 1,787 1,778 9
2011 1,591 1,579 12
2010 1,688 1,677 11
2009 1,623 1,613 10
2008 1,547 1,535 12
2007 903 893 10
2006 204 204 0
2005 85 85 0
2004 58 58 0
2003 43 43 0
2002 31 31 0
2001 33 33 0
2000 33 33 0
1999 29 29 0
1998 25 25 0
1997 32 32 0
1996 20 20 0
1995 21 21 0
1994 14 14 0
1993 9 9 0
1992 15 15 0
1991 15 15 0
1990 10 10 0
1989 7 7 0
1988 8 8 0
1987 13 13 0
1986 7 7 0
1985 8 8 0
1984 6 6 0
1983 6 6 0
1982 6 6 0
1979 6 6 0
1978 9 9 0
1977 7 7 0
1976 6 6 0
1963 7 7 0
1956 5 5 0
1951 8 8 0
1950 6 6 0
1947 5 5 0
1946 7 7 0
1945 5 5 0
1941 6 6 0
1940 8 8 0
1938 5 5 0
1931 5 5 0
1921 9 9 0
1919 5 5 0

Top States for Kingston (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 205
10%
GA 134
7%
OH 109
5%
FL 106
5%
CA 103
5%
SC 90
4%
TN 87
4%
AL 79
4%
LA 72
3%
NC 70
3%
MO 68
3%
MI 66
3%
VA 66
3%
IN 63
3%
MS 62
3%
IL 58
3%
NY 56
3%
KY 54
3%
AR 48
2%
PA 39
2%
OK 38
2%
WA 33
2%
MD 33
2%
AZ 28
1%
KS 28
1%
OR 26
1%
WV 26
1%
UT 25
1%
WI 20
1%
IA 20
1%
CO 18
1%
MN 17
1%
NV 17
1%
NE 13
1%
NJ 12
1%
ID 10
0%
NM 10
0%
DE 10
0%
MA 9
0%
HI 8
0%
MT 7
0%
ND 6
0%
SD 6
0%
NH 6
0%