King Boy

Popularity: #321 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationking / /kɪŋ/

English; Old English

Meaning

Ruler; monarch

Historical & Cultural Background

The name King has its roots in Old English, derived from the word 'cyning,' which means 'king' or 'ruler.' It has been used as both a surname and a given name. In various cultures, the title of king has historically signified authority and leadership. The name has gained popularity in modern times as a first name, reflecting a trend towards using royal or noble titles as personal names.

Trend Summary

The name King has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kingston

International Variants

Famous people named King

King C. Gillette was an American businessman known for founding the Gillette razor company.

King Solomon is a biblical figure renowned for his wisdom and wealth.

King Henry VIII was a significant English monarch known for his six marriages and role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.

King Tutankhamun was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh famous for his intact tomb discovered in 1922.

Fictional characters named King

King Kong is a giant ape featured in the film franchise of the same name, known for his strength and tragic story.

King Triton is a character in Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' serving as Ariel's father and ruler of the underwater kingdom.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name King was first seen in the United States in 1880. King has ranked as high as #258 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name King has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for King (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 118
12%
FL 114
12%
CA 88
9%
GA 76
8%
NY 57
6%
NC 46
5%
PA 36
4%
SC 33
3%
OH 32
3%
MI 29
3%
IL 26
3%
MO 23
2%
MD 23
2%
VA 23
2%
NV 21
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
188027
188120
188226
188322
188425
188525
188623
188713
188827
188921
189021
189113
189226
189323
189420
189524
189624
189732
189827
189923
190033
190115
190229
190319
190424
190524
190628
190737
190837
190931
191047
191132
191272
191358
191474
1915111
1916102
191790
191889
1919120
1920108
192199
1922114
1923100
1924109
192595
1926113
192785
192881
192994
193090
193173
193267
193379
193491
193567
193671
193785
193891
193987
194075
194170
1942105
194386
194482
194580
194678
194779
194884
194979
195090
195181
195293
195363
195477
195568
195659
195764
195853
195960
196052
196135
196259
196342
196477
196545
196637
196737
196842
196927
197031
197134
197241
197324
197425
197530
197626
197728
197836
197941
198028
198140
198253
198332
198431
198541
198631
198721
198830
198928
199047
199139
199240
199342
199450
199540
199638
199745
199852
199946
200074
200163
200257
200370
200477
2005149
2006219
2007321
2008329
2009591
2010706
2011730
20121,434
20132,109
20142,438
20152,567
20162,671
20172,694
20182,612
20192,471
20202,264
20212,054
20221,653
20231,284
20241,001