Kingston
boy name#204 in 2025Kingston entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #112 in 2021, ranks #204 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1919–2025
#204
rank today
#112
peak (2021)
1,725
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4168 |
| 1920s | #2986 |
| 1930s | #3649 |
| 1940s | #3159 |
| 1950s | #3372 |
| 1960s | #3318 |
| 1970s | #4682 |
| 1980s | #5206 |
| 1990s | #3784 |
| 2000s | #1630 |
| 2010s | #164 |
| 2020s | #146 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kingston has been most popular in TX, GA, CA.
Living bearers
About 46,000 people named Kingston are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kingston is a kid of about 7 — 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 Kingston in 2025?
- Kingston ranks #204 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,725 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kingston most popular?
- Kingston peaked in 2021, reaching #112 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kingston with classmates?
- Kingston will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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