Kingston Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Kingston was the name of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s son, born in 2006.

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A Deep Dive

Kingston Overview

Meaning

King’s town, royal stone

Gender

Boy

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English words “cyning” (king) and “tun” (town), meaning “king’s town.”

Religion

Christianity, Judaism

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪŋ.stən/

Popularity

Kingston is a name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, especially in recent years. Recently, Kingston has consistently ranked within the top 150 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Edgy, Unique

Associated Traits

Regal, charismatic, confident
A Deep Dive

Kingston Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kingsley, Kingstonian, Kingsten, Kingstin, Kinston, Kynston, Kynsten

Common Nicknames

Kingy, Kins, Kinny, Kinn, Kingo

Diminutives

King, KJ, Tony, K, KT

Famous People

  • Kingston Rossdale
    (American Celebrity Child)
  • Maxine Hong Kingston
    (American Author)
  • Sean Kingston
    (Jamaican-American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kingston
    ("Kingston," Song by Sean Paul)
  • "Kingston"
    ("Escape to Kingston," Film)
  • Kingston Drake
    ("Kingston: The Series," TV Series)
  • Kingston Parker
    ("The Kingston Chronicles," Novel Series)
  • Kingston Johnson
    ("Kingston High," TV Series)

Places

  • Kingston City
    (Jamaica, Jamaica)
  • Kingston City
    (Ontario, Canada)
  • Kingston upon Thames
    (London, UK)
  • Kingston City
    (New York, USA)
  • Kingston Park
    (South Australia, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Kingston?

Kingston means “king’s town” or “king’s settlement.” This name suggests a personality that is noble and strong, often embodying leadership qualities and a sense of dignity.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kingston?

Kingston has English origins. It is derived from Old English words meaning “king’s town,” historically used to describe settlements associated with royalty. The name has been used as a place name in England and has gained popularity as a given name in recent years.

Kingston Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kingston in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1122021#1302022#1422023
Top 3 Rankings#1122021#1172018#1172019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kingston

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023142
(-12 from 2022)
2511
(-396 from 2022)
0.13713
2022130
(-18 from 2021)
2907
(-489 from 2021)
0.15521
2021112
(+5 from 2020)
3396
(+218 from 2020)
0.18125
2020117
No change from 2019
3178
(-105 from 2019)
0.17181
2019117
No change from 2018
3283
(-94 from 2018)
0.17083
2018117
(+15 from 2017)
3377
(+296 from 2017)
0.17374
2017132
No change from 2016
3081
(-66 from 2016)
0.15568
2016132
(+10 from 2015)
3147
(+178 from 2015)
0.15536
2015142
(+17 from 2014)
2969
(+369 from 2014)
0.14522
2014159
(+31 from 2013)
2600
(+470 from 2013)
0.12688
2013190
(+20 from 2012)
2130
(+352 from 2012)
0.10541
2012210
(+18 from 2011)
1778
(+199 from 2011)
0.08762
2011228
(-14 from 2010)
1579
(-97 from 2010)
0.07773
2010214
(+12 from 2009)
1676
(+65 from 2009)
0.08158
2009226
(+15 from 2008)
1611
(+76 from 2008)
0.07596
2008241
(+113 from 2007)
1535
(+642 from 2007)
0.07040
2007354
(+575 from 2006)
893
(+690 from 2006)
0.04031
2006929
(+674 from 2005)
203
(+118 from 2005)
0.00926
20051603
(+448 from 2004)
85
(+27 from 2004)
0.00400
20042051
(+377 from 2003)
58
(+15 from 2003)
0.00274
20032428
(+515 from 2002)
43
(+12 from 2002)
0.00205
20022943
(-145 from 2001)
31
(-2 from 2001)
0.00150
20012798
(-62 from 2000)
33
No change from 2000
0.00160
20002736
(+128 from 1999)
33
(+4 from 1999)
0.00158
19992864
(+228 from 1998)
29
(+4 from 1998)
0.00142
19983092
(-590 from 1997)
25
(-7 from 1997)
0.00123
19972502
(+902 from 1996)
32
(+12 from 1996)
0.00160
19963404
(-213 from 1995)
20
(-1 from 1995)
0.00100
19953191
(+1099 from 1994)
21
(+7 from 1994)
0.00104
19944290
(+1482 from 1993)
14
(+5 from 1993)
0.00069
19935772
(-1851 from 1992)
9
(-6 from 1992)
0.00044
19923921
(-108 from 1991)
15
No change from 1991
0.00071
19913813
(+1180 from 1990)
15
(+5 from 1990)
0.00071
19904993
(+1234 from 1989)
10
(+3 from 1989)
0.00046
19896227
(-1028 from 1988)
7
(-1 from 1988)
0.00033
19885199
(-1680 from 1987)
8
(-5 from 1987)
0.00040
19873519
(+1815 from 1986)
13
(+6 from 1986)
0.00067
19865334
(-636 from 1985)
7
(-1 from 1985)
0.00036
19854698
(+862 from 1984)
8
(+2 from 1984)
0.00042
19845560
(-77 from 1983)
6
No change from 1983
0.00032
19835483
(+136 from 1982)
6
No change from 1982
0.00032
19825619
(-264 from 1979)
6
No change from 1979
0.00032
19810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19795355
(-1501 from 1978)
6
(-3 from 1978)
0.00033
19783854
(+729 from 1977)
9
(+2 from 1977)
0.00053
19774583
(+353 from 1976)
7
(+1 from 1976)
0.00041
19764936
(-1616 from 1963)
6
(-1 from 1963)
0.00037
19750
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19720
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19690
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19633320
(+620 from 1956)
7
(+2 from 1956)
0.00034
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19563940
(-1096 from 1951)
5
(-3 from 1951)
0.00023
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19512844
(+485 from 1950)
8
(+2 from 1950)
0.00042
19503329
(+404 from 1947)
6
(+1 from 1947)
0.00033
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19473733
(-814 from 1946)
5
(-2 from 1946)
0.00027
19462919
(+419 from 1945)
7
(+2 from 1945)
0.00042
19453338
(-205 from 1941)
5
(-1 from 1941)
0.00036
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19413133
(-462 from 1940)
6
(-2 from 1940)
0.00048
19402671
(+863 from 1938)
8
(+3 from 1938)
0.00067
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19383534
(+229 from 1931)
5
No change from 1931
0.00044
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19313763
(-777 from 1921)
5
(-4 from 1921)
0.00047
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19212986
(+1182 from 1919)
9
(+4 from 1919)
0.00079
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19194168
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00049
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kingston

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1042021#1372022#1532023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2102021#2302022#3032023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#482021#532022#702023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1262021#1642022#1912023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#342021#452022#702023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#122021#262022#342023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#842021#1062022#1102023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#802021#1022022#1152023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#222021#332022#362023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#242021#302022#352023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#72021#92022#122023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1022021#1302022#1212023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#782021#1042022#982023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#972021#1132022#1272023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1712021#1782022#1952023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#922021#902022#1422023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2922021#3272022#3522023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#442021#542022#742023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1462021#1672022#1922023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#282021#502022#642023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#582021#852022#1082023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1972021#2112022#2482023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2172021#1942022#3032023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1272021#1362022#1172023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1122021#1532022#2332023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1862021#2362022#1802023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1552021#1852022#1232023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1082021#882022#1142023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#542021#522022#752023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1432021#852022#1342023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2152021#2892022#3112023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1222021#1482022#1552023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1432021#1362022#1992023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2902021#2592022#2762023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3152021#3852022#3062023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1152021#602022#622023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1522021#1452022#2212023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1702021#3062022#1722023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2112021#2152022#1632023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4182021#2982022#4052023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1242021#1892022#1662023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2212021#1602022#1762023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1902020#902021#1272022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2492021#2652022#2692023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1192020#1502021#692022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1172020#1992021#2012022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1682021#1782022#1602023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1872020#2192021#1432023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1962020#1992021#2512023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1372017#1352018#932022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1302011

Popularity Rankings for Kingston in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1152021#1212022#1582023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2192021#2392022#1942023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3152007#3952023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5872020#7082021#5982022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7102017#7412020#6572022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8182008#9622020

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kingston a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kingston is typically chosen for boys, thanks to its striking and dignified nature that stands out as a strong male name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kingston

  • Kingsley
  • Kingstonian
  • Kingsten
  • Kingstin
  • Kingsten
  • Kingstin
  • Kinston
  • Kynston
  • Kynsten
  • Kingy
  • Kins
  • Kinny
  • Kinn
  • Kingo
  • King
  • KJ
  • Tony
  • K
  • KT

Kingston in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kingston Rossdale (Celebrity Child, born 2006): The eldest son of musicians Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale.
  • Maxine Hong Kingston (Author, born 1940): An American author known for her works "The Woman Warrior" and "China Men."
  • Sean Kingston (Singer, born 1990): A Jamaican-American singer known for hit songs like "Beautiful Girls" and "Fire Burning."
  • Kingston ("Kingston," 2013 Song by Sean Paul): A reggae song celebrating the vibrant culture of Kingston, Jamaica.
  • Kingston ("Escape to Kingston," 2018 Film): A drama about a family's journey to start a new life in the city of Kingston.
  • Kingston Drake ("Kingston: The Series," 2015 TV Series): A detective in Kingston who solves complex cases with his unique investigative skills.
  • Kingston Parker ("The Kingston Chronicles," 2017 Novel Series): A young adventurer who embarks on a series of thrilling quests.
  • Kingston Johnson ("Kingston High," 2020 TV Series): A high school student navigating the challenges of teenage life and personal growth.
  • Kingston ("Kingston Town," 1990 Song by UB40): A hit song about the beauty and allure of Kingston, Jamaica.
  • Kingston ("The Kingston Trio," 1957 Music Group): A popular American folk and pop music group known for their harmonious singing and storytelling.
  • Kingston ("Kingston Cafe," 2005 Novel): A novel centered around a quaint cafe in Kingston that becomes a community hub.
  • Kingston Knight ("Kingston Knight," 2019 Video Game): A role-playing game where players take on the role of a knight defending the kingdom of Kingston.
  • Kingston ("Kingston’s Adventure," 2016 Children’s Book): A children’s book about a young boy named Kingston who goes on magical adventures.
  • Kingston City (Jamaica, Jamaica): The capital and largest city of Jamaica, known for its vibrant culture, music scene, and historical sites.
  • Kingston City (Ontario, Canada): A city on Lake Ontario, known for its historic architecture, Queen's University, and vibrant arts scene.
  • Kingston upon Thames (London, UK): A historic market town in southwest London, known for its shopping, riverside walks, and medieval history.
  • Kingston City (New York, USA): A city in Ulster County, known for its rich colonial history and arts community.
  • Kingston Park (South Australia, Australia): A coastal suburb of Adelaide, known for its beaches and Kingston Historical House.
  • Kingston River (Tasmania, Australia): A river in Tasmania, known for its picturesque scenery and trout fishing.
  • Kingston Township (Ontario, Canada): A township in Frontenac County, known for its rural landscapes and proximity to Kingston city.
  • Kingston Peninsula (New Brunswick, Canada): A scenic peninsula known for its rural charm, historic sites, and natural beauty.
  • Kingston Lake (Michigan, USA): A lake in the Upper Peninsula, popular for its clear waters and recreational activities.
  • Kingston Mines (Illinois, USA): A village in Peoria County, known for its historic coal mining industry.

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