Kingston
How to say it: KING-stun · /ˈkɪŋstən/
From an Old English place name meaning 'king's settlement or estate'; used as a given name from the late 20th century onward.
Kingston was the 215th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,725 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 40% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #302 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #215 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,725 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,794 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −40% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #302 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This century has been kind to Kingston, lifting it to a high in the 2020s. Holding at the top for now, a slight retreat may follow.
What goes with it
Sharp and sturdy with a crisp bite, Kingston projects strength and a place name swagger. King offers a bold short form and Weston matches its stride.
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Nicknames
- King
- Kington
- KJ
Honouring a Kingston in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kingston is about 1 in 75.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
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