Kingston

Kingston - A very unique male name

Kingston appeared on the charts for the first time in 1987 on position #2395. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kingston and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kingston? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kingston. The baby boy name Kingston was given to 1,715 baby boys in 2025, ranking #204 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 855 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kingston peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 112.

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Kingston is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kingston is currently topping the baby name charts in Mississippi at position #48 - and is the least popular in Connecticut at position #539.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kingston is where you live.

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Kingston origin and meaning

English place name and surname

From Old English, 'the king's town or estate'

Kingston is a common English place name — there are Kingstons across the English-speaking world, including Jamaica's capital. As a boys' first name it appeared in the 1980s and surged in the 2000s royal-title name wave, peaking in 2021 and falling since. Gwen Stefani's son Kingston, born 2006, was an early high-profile bearer.

Attested etymology

Kingston is a 8 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Kingston, pop culture references for the name Kingston and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kingston

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kingston, sorted by popularity.

Konstantinos / Kyngston / Knight / Kingstyn / Konstantin / Kingsten / Kinston / Kingdom / Kingdavid / Konstantine /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Kingston

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kingston a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kingston?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KING-stun · /ˈkɪŋstən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Kingsten — -en respelling

Nicknames: King

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Place nameSurnameRoyal

Why parents choose it

Kingston gives parents the King nickname inside a respectable place name; it is past its peak, as the royal-title wave has ebbed.

Worth knowing

• King as a nickname is a strong statement that not every child will enjoy
• Strong place associations — Jamaica's capital first for many people