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.

Famous People Named Kingston

Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
  • Kingston James Rossdale
    Son of Gavin Rossdale
  • Kingston Michael Lynche
    Son of Michael Lynche

Kingston Name Popularity Data

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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