Kingston: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the king's estate settlement.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #118
- Peak
- #117 in 2018
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Kingston Means
Kingston is a boy name of English origin. A child from the king's estate settlement.
How Popular Kingston Is
Kingston currently ranks #118 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #117 in 2018. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Kingston
- Kingston peaked at #117 in the U.S. in 2018.
- Kingston is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It carries royal connotations and regal history.
Names Like Kingston
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Kingston
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Questions About Kingston
What does Kingston mean?
Kingston is a boy name of English origin. A child from the king's estate settlement.
How popular is Kingston?
Kingston currently ranks #118 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #117 in 2018. It has held steady.
Where does Kingston come from?
Kingston comes from English roots. Kingston peaked at #117 in the U.S. in 2018.
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