Kengston
An English variant of the name Kingston meaning "king's town".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kengston. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kengston today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kengston births was 2014 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kengston. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kengston. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2014
7 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,205
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Kengston: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kengston by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kengston during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kengston
The name Kengston is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging as a variant spelling of the more common name Kingston. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Old English words "cyning" and "tun," which together mean "king's town" or "royal manor."
This name is closely associated with the town of Kingston upon Thames in England, which was first recorded as Cyninges tun in a Saxon charter dated 838 AD. The town's name referred to its strategic location on the River Thames and its importance as a royal estate during the Anglo-Saxon period.
While the spelling "Kengston" is uncommon, it may have arisen as a creative variation or intentional alteration of the traditional spelling. However, there are no known historical records or ancient texts that specifically mention the "Kengston" spelling.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kingston was Sir William Kingston (c. 1476-1540), an English courtier and Constable of the Tower of London during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another notable figure was William Kingston (1637-1695), an English playwright and author known for his comedic works.
In the United States, a few individuals with the name Kengston have gained recognition, such as Kengston Goldie (born 1991), an American professional basketball player who played in the NBA G League. Kengston Robert Buchanan (born 1989) is a Canadian actor known for his role in the television series "The 100."
Additionally, Kengston Marquis Goldie (born 1999) is an American professional basketball player currently playing in the NBA G League, and Kengston Smith (born 1996) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for various clubs.
While the name Kengston is relatively rare, it carries a connection to the historic town of Kingston upon Thames and the concept of a royal estate or manor. Despite its modern origins, the name still evokes a sense of regal and royal associations through its linguistic roots.
People
Kengston + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kengston as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kengston: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kengston?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kengston going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kengston a common name?
We classify Kengston as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kengston most popular?
The single biggest year for Kengston was 2014, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kengston is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kengston in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kengston a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kengston in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kengston still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kengston in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kengston can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Kengston?
You can see how many Americans are named Kengston on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.