Kingstyn
A given name derived from the city of Kingston, meaning "king's town".
Name Census estimates that about 627 living Americans carry the first name Kingstyn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kingstyn today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kingstyn births was 2019 (78 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kingstyn. 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.
People living today
627
~ 1 in 546,658 Americans
Peak year
2019
78 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,643
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Kingstyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kingstyn from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 314 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kingstyn 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 Kingstyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kingstyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Georgia recorded the most babies named Kingstyn, while Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kingstyn
The given name Kingstyn is a relatively modern name that appears to have originated as a variant or creative spelling of the more traditional name Kingston. The roots of the name can be traced back to Old English, with the word "cyning" meaning "king" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a place associated with royalty or a royal residence.
While the exact origins of the name Kingstyn are uncertain, it is possible that it emerged as a creative spelling or variation to make the name more unique or distinctive. In some cases, creative spellings of traditional names have been used to differentiate or personalize a name, or to reflect a particular cultural or ethnic background.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kingstyn are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively modern name. However, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne variations of the name Kingston or Kingstyn.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with a similar name was Sir William Kingston (c. 1476–1540), an English courtier and constable of the Tower of London during the reign of King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the imprisonment and execution of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife.
Another notable figure with a similar name was Elizabeth Kingston (1589–1659), an English Puritan writer and religious activist. She was known for her religious works and her advocacy for religious freedom and toleration.
In more recent history, there have been several individuals named Kingstyn, although their biographies and historical significance are less well-documented. Some examples include:
1. Kingstyn Hillier, a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the Ontario Hockey League in the early 2000s.
2. Kingstyn Sands, an American actress and model known for her roles in various television shows and films in the 2010s.
3. Kingstyn Razor, a British singer and songwriter who released several albums in the 2000s and 2010s.
4. Kingstyn Delaney, an American fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her sustainable clothing line in the late 2010s.
5. Kingstyn Michaels, an American musician and record producer active in the 2010s and 2020s.
While the name Kingstyn is a relatively modern creation, its roots can be traced back to Old English words and traditions. The name has been borne by individuals from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting the diversity and creativity of modern naming practices.
People
Kingstyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kingstyn 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
Kingstyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kingstyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 627 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kingstyn 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 546,658 US residents.
Is Kingstyn a common name?
We classify Kingstyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 631 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kingstyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Kingstyn was 2019, when 78 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kingstyn is about 7 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 Kingstyn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kingstyn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kingstyn 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 Kingstyn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kingstyn 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 Kingstyn 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 common is the name Kingstyn?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kingstyn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.