King

In 2022, the name King was 222nd most popular baby name for boys and 418th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,634 babies were named King in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,058 babies in the United States were named King. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named King is around 9 to 12 years old.

The name "King" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for King is .

King Meaning & Origin

The name King often signifies a person of commanding authority or influence, reflecting a strong leadership quality.

The name King is described as regal, powerful and majestic.

Pronunciation

King is pronounced keeng in English. The name King has 4 letters and 1 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about King

• Despite being a common surname, King is also frequently used as a title in fairy tales and stories to denote a male ruler.

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Where is the name King most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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