US Popularity:260
Origin:British
Meaning:King's town; Royal stone
Kingston is a baby boy name of British origin. Commonly derived from Kingston upon Thames and Kingston upon Hull, this Old English baby name means “king’s town” or "royal stone." If you’re well-traveled, you may recognize this name in another part of the globe with botanical gardens, warm temperatures, and majestic waterfalls. Kingston—the capital of Jamaica—is a vibrant island known for its beautiful beaches and reggae music. No matter where baby grows up, this name can remind baby of their own little kingdom.
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Famous People Named Kingston

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  • Kingston James Rossdale
    Son of Gavin Rossdale
  • Kingston Michael Lynche
    Son of Michael Lynche

How Popular Is The Name Kingston?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Kingston is currently #1670 on The Bump
Boy:Kingston is currently #924 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Kingston is currently #260 in U.S. births
Boy:Kingston is currently #142 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#142
in 2023
- 12
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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