King
boy name#405 in 2025King entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #147 in 2017, ranks #405 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#405
rank today
#147
peak (2017)
786
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #369 |
| 1890s | #393 |
| 1900s | #424 |
| 1910s | #543 |
| 1920s | #638 |
| 1930s | #676 |
| 1940s | #713 |
| 1950s | #881 |
| 1960s | #1177 |
| 1970s | #1633 |
| 1980s | #1883 |
| 1990s | #1948 |
| 2000s | #1260 |
| 2010s | #218 |
| 2020s | #265 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, King has been most popular in TX, FL, CA.
Living bearers
About 33,500 people named King are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical King is a kid of about 9 — 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 ranks #405 among US boy names in 2025, with 786 babies given the name.
- When was the name King most popular?
- King peaked in 2017, reaching #147 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name King with classmates?
- King will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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