Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kingston.
National Rank (2025)
#204
All-Time Peak Rank
#112 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
46,406
Unisex Distribution99.6% Boy / 0.4% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Kingston Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kingston
According to SSA data, Kingston achieved its highest historical rank of #112 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 3,410 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 41.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 44 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kingston scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-41.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,410Births in 2021
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
44Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:9
1930s:10
1940s:31
1950s:19
1960s:7
1970s:28
1980s:61
1990s:190
2000s:4,528
2010s:25,651
2020s:15,867
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKing-ston
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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