Kyngston
An English masculine given name adopted from a surname referring to Kingston upon Thames.
Name Census estimates that about 912 living Americans carry the first name Kyngston. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyngston today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyngston births was 2020 (108 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyngston. 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
912
~ 1 in 375,827 Americans
Peak year
2020
108 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,289
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Kyngston: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kyngston 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 450 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
Kyngston 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 Kyngston during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kyngstons live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Texas, Alabama, Mississippi recorded the most babies named Kyngston, while Michigan, California, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyngston
Kyngston is a given name with a rich history that can be traced back to the Old English language and the Anglo-Saxon era. It is derived from the combination of two words: "cyning" meaning "king" and "tun" meaning "town" or "settlement." The name essentially translates to "the king's town" or "the royal settlement."
This name likely originated during the period when various Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established across what is now England. It may have been used to refer to towns or settlements that were under the direct control or ownership of a particular king or royal family. The name's origins suggest a connection to the ruling class and the administrative centers of power during that time.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Kyngston can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and settlements commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The town of Kingston upon Thames, located in present-day Greater London, is mentioned in this document, indicating the enduring presence of the name in the region.
Throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance period, the name Kyngston was borne by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, clergy, and commoners. One notable figure was William of Kyngston (c. 1340 – c. 1420), an English cleric and academic who served as the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in the late 14th century.
In the 16th century, Sir Anthony Kyngston (c. 1508 – 1556) was a prominent English courtier who held the position of Governor of the Isle of Wight during the reign of King Henry VIII. He played a significant role in the events surrounding the downfall of Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII.
Another historical figure with this name was Sir William Kyngston (c. 1530 – 1608), an English politician and Member of Parliament who served during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was known for his involvement in various parliamentary committees and his support for the English Reformation.
During the 17th century, Edward Kyngston (1595 – 1669) was an English clergyman and writer who authored several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation. He served as the rector of various parishes and was a prominent figure in the Church of England.
In the 18th century, Kyngston was the first name of the English architect and surveyor Kyngston Vennor (1742 – 1821), who was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
People
Kyngston + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyngston 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
Kyngston: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyngston?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 912 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyngston 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 375,827 US residents.
Is Kyngston a common name?
We classify Kyngston as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 918 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyngston most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyngston was 2020, when 108 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyngston is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kyngston a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyngston 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.
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.