Kyngston

A boy's name of Old English origin with 918 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's name#2289 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

Among U.S. boy's names, Kyngston currently holds position #2289. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.

With records spanning 2007 to 2024, Kyngston has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.

In the most recent SSA release, Kyngston ranks #2289 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Kyngston is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant spelling of Kingston, meaning 'king's settlement' or 'king's town.' The Kyng- spelling projects an almost medieval royal grandeur while fitting within the modern trend of surname-style names with powerful meanings.

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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kyngston is rooted in the Old English tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2007 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.

Kyngston’s 918 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.

At a Glance

918

Total births

Since 2007

2020

Peak

108 births

2007

First recorded

18 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Kyngston has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2007.

First appeared: 2007Peak: 2020 (108 births)Current: #2289

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kyngston
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	442	#1853	—
2010s	450	#3925	▲
2000s	26	#10132	—

The Story of Kyngston

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2020, Kyngston is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Kyngston are most likely born between 2010 and 2024.

How rare is Kyngston?

Only about 1 in every 58,065 babies born in 2024 was named Kyngston — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2007, peaked in the 2010s with 450 births that decade, and continues to thrive.

Kyngston by the numbers

Would fill 19 school buses
Meeting one Kyngston per day would take 2.5 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(18 years, 2007–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kyngston
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	62	#2289	-11 (-15.1%)
2023	73	#2053	-20 (-21.5%)
2022	93	#1776	-13 (-12.3%)
2021	106	#1608	-2 (-1.9%)
2020	108	#1538	+1 (0.9%)
2019	107	#1571	+26 (32.1%)
2018	81	#1864	+7 (9.5%)
2017	74	#1948	+20 (37.0%)
2016	54	#2399	+15 (38.5%)
2015	39	#3003	+7 (21.9%)
2014	32	#3427	+8 (33.3%)
2013	24	#4134	+6 (33.3%)
2012	18	#5160	+5 (38.5%)
2011	13	#6443	+5 (62.5%)
2010	8	#9302	-6 (-42.9%)
2009	14	#6298	+7 (100.0%)
2008	7	#10557	+2 (40.0%)
2007	5	#13541	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyngston a boy's or girl's name?

Kyngston is primarily a boy's name.

When was Kyngston most popular?

Kyngston reached its peak popularity in 2020 with 108 births that year. It is currently ranked #2289 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Kyngston?

Kyngston is currently ranked #2289 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 918 babies since 2007.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2007–2024