King
girl nameKing entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #4570 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#4570
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4570 |
| 1960s | #6767 |
| 2010s | #14059 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named King are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical King is a kid of about 8 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name King in 2025?
- King is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name King most popular?
- King peaked in 1929, reaching #4570 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name King with classmates?
- King will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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