Find out how popular the first name Kingdom has been for the last 16 years (from 2008 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kingdom by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Kingdom is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 37 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kingdom.

The history of the first name Kingdom

The given name Kingdom is an English name derived from the Old English word "cyningdōm," which means "kingdom" or "realm." This word is a compound of "cyning" (meaning "king") and "dōm" (meaning "dominion" or "jurisdiction"). The name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century.

The name Kingdom is closely associated with royalty, sovereignty, and the concept of a monarch's domain. It may have been used as a name to signify a person's noble lineage or aspirations for power and authority. In some cases, it could have been used metaphorically to denote a person's sense of self-importance or dominion over a particular sphere of influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kingdom appears in the Domesday Book, a great survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In the book, a landowner named Kingdom is listed as holding property in Lincolnshire.

Notable individuals who have borne the name Kingdom throughout history include:

1. Kingdom Brunet (1675-1742), a French playwright and poet known for his satirical works.
2. Kingdom Southey (1792-1867), an English poet and writer, and the younger brother of the famous Romantic poet Robert Southey.
3. Kingdom Musgrave (1819-1891), an English explorer and geographer who led expeditions in Australia and the Arctic regions.
4. Kingdom Bell (1868-1942), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively about the American West.
5. Kingdom Wilberforce (1919-2003), a British human rights activist and politician who campaigned against apartheid in South Africa.

While the name Kingdom is not as common today as it once was, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical background rooted in the concept of kingship and authority.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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