Kingsley
boy name#1095 in 2025Kingsley entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #584 in 2016, ranks #1095 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1907–2025
#1095
rank today
#584
peak (2016)
196
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1094 |
| 1910s | #2126 |
| 1920s | #2900 |
| 1930s | #2716 |
| 1940s | #2162 |
| 1950s | #2597 |
| 1960s | #3230 |
| 1970s | #2995 |
| 1980s | #2277 |
| 1990s | #2689 |
| 2000s | #2945 |
| 2010s | #779 |
| 2020s | #832 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kingsley has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 6,300 people named Kingsley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kingsley 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 Kingsley in 2025?
- Kingsley ranks #1095 among US boy names in 2025, with 196 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kingsley most popular?
- Kingsley peaked in 2016, reaching #584 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kingsley with classmates?
- Kingsley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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