Kingston

Rank 128th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Kingston was 128th most popular baby name for boys and 224th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,908 babies were named Kingston in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,156 babies in the United States were named Kingston. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kingston is around 9 years old.

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

Nicknames for Kingston include King and Kinston.

Kingston Meaning & Origin

Kingston is an English name that means "king's town" and often evokes connotations of regality, leadership, and strength.

The name Kingston is described as regal, spirited and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Kingston is pronounced kings-ton in English. The name Kingston has 8 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kingston

  • Kingston is the capital city of Jamaica.

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Geography

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