Kingston
Peaked at #112 nationally in 2021, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1919, Kingston has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Kingston — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#6788
in 2016
Current rank
#14370
in 2024
Years tracked
18
2007–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 2007, Kingston reached its peak popularity for girls in 2016, ranking #6788 nationally with 18 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #9873 (2014) to #14370 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Kingston ranks #14370 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,370 | 6 |
| 2023 | #12,823 | 7 |
| 2022 | #11,745 | 8 |
| 2021 | #8,731 | 12 |
| 2020 | #10,718 | 9 |
| 2019 | #10,143 | 10 |
| 2018 | #7,257 | 16 |
| 2017 | #11,179 | 9 |
Kingston — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#112
in 2021
Current rank
#178
in 2024
Years tracked
60
1919–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1919, Kingston reached its peak popularity for boys in 2021, ranking #112 nationally with 3,404 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #159 (2014) to #178 (2024) — a 11% drop.
As of 2024, Kingston ranks #178 nationally for boys, with 2,081 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #178 | 2,081 |
| 2023 | #142 | 2,527 |
| 2022 | #129 | 2,916 |
| 2021 | #112 | 3,404 |
| 2020 | #117 | 3,181 |
| 2019 | #117 | 3,288 |
| 2018 | #117 | 3,379 |
| 2017 | #132 | 3,085 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kingston most popular?
Kingston was most popular in 2021, when it ranked #112 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kingston becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kingston?
At least 44,821 babies have been recorded with the name Kingston in the US since 1919, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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