Kingston
Boy name · #204 in 2025 · Distinctive
How old is the name Kingston? In official American birth records, Kingston has been tracked continuously since 1919, giving it 106 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 1,725 baby boys were named Kingston, placing it at #204 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #142, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 1,043 boys born in 2025 was named Kingston.
The 106-year story
Kingston first appears in the Social Security records in 1919, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 3,410 boys were named Kingston — good for #112 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Kingston per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kingston against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kingston in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kingston is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "distinctive". That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Kingston is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kingston is no exception. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Kingston is most common in MS (4.1 per 1,000), SC (3.3 per 1,000), AR (3.1 per 1,000), LA (2.9 per 1,000), KY (2.7 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 1.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Kingston is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Kingston
Statistically, parents drawn to Kingston tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Remington, Braxton, Kashton, Daxton, and Paxton.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kingston | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,725 | #204 |
| 2024 | 2,094 | #176 |
| 2023 | 2,534 | #142 |
| 2022 | 2,922 | #126 |
| 2021 | 3,410 | #112 |
| 2020 | 3,182 | #117 |
| 2019 | 3,295 | #117 |
| 2018 | 3,383 | #117 |
| 2017 | 3,087 | #132 |
| 2016 | 3,149 | #132 |
| 2015 | 2,971 | #142 |
| 2014 | 2,602 | #158 |
| 2013 | 2,130 | #190 |
| 2012 | 1,778 | #210 |
| 2011 | 1,579 | #228 |
| 2010 | 1,677 | #214 |
| 2009 | 1,613 | #225 |
| 2008 | 1,535 | #241 |
| 2007 | 893 | #354 |
| 2006 | 204 | #926 |
| 2005 | 85 | #1603 |
| 2004 | 58 | #2051 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2428 |
| 2002 | 31 | #2943 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2797 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kingston?
In official American birth records, the name Kingston first appeared in 1919 (over 106 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 106 years.
Is Kingston a popular boy name?
Kingston ranked #204 among boys in 2025 with 1,725 babies given the name — inside the top 500: established but not ubiquitous. Ten years earlier it ranked #142.
When was the name Kingston most popular?
Kingston peaked in 2021, when 3,410 American boys received the name (ranked #112 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kingston?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 1,043 newborn American boys was named Kingston. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "distinctive".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.