Kyngstin
A variant spelling of the English name Kingston, meaning "king's town or estate".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyngstin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyngstin today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyngstin births was 2019 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyngstin. 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 Kyngstin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2019
5 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#13,272
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Kyngstin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyngstin 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 Kyngstin 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyngstin
The name Kyngstin is an English given name with a rich historical background. Its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "cyning," which means "king." This suggests that the name may have been associated with royalty or nobility in its earliest usage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyngstin dates back to the 11th century. In the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a text that chronicles the history of the Anglo-Saxons, there is a mention of a nobleman named Kyngstin who was a member of the court of King Edward the Confessor.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kyngstin continued to be used, particularly among the aristocracy and upper classes of English society. It was often given to sons of noblemen and knights, reflecting the name's regal connotations.
In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Kyngstin de Burghley was recorded as a member of the English Parliament. He was born in 1315 and played a significant role in the political affairs of his time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Kyngstin Fitzwilliam, a 15th-century English nobleman and military commander. He was born in 1447 and served under King Edward IV during the Wars of the Roses.
During the Renaissance period, the name Kyngstin gained further recognition with the birth of Kyngstin Marlowe, a celebrated English playwright and poet. He was born in 1564 and is best known for his plays such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Jew of Malta."
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Kyngstin Winthrop was born in 1609. He was a Puritan leader and one of the founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in New England. Winthrop played a crucial role in the early development of the American colonies.
Throughout its long history, the name Kyngstin has been associated with various prominent individuals from different walks of life, including nobility, politics, literature, and exploration. Its regal origins and connection to English history have contributed to its enduring legacy as a given name with a rich cultural significance.
People
Kyngstin + last name combinations
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FAQ
Kyngstin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyngstin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyngstin 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kyngstin a common name?
We classify Kyngstin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyngstin most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyngstin was 2019, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyngstin 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 Kyngstin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyngstin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyngstin 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 Kyngstin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyngstin 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 Kyngstin 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 Kyngstin?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Kyngstin, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.