Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name King.
National Rank (2025)
#405
All-Time Peak Rank
#147 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
37,850
Unisex Distribution99.9% Boy / 0.1% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The King Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind King
According to SSA data, King achieved its highest historical rank of #147 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 2,696 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 69.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name King scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-69.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,696Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:229
1890s:233
1900s:277
1910s:795
1920s:998
1930s:801
1940s:818
1950s:708
1960s:454
1970s:316
1980s:335
1990s:439
2000s:1,950
2010s:20,440
2020s:9,057
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKing
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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