Kingston

Meaning of Kingston

It means "king's town" or "royal settlement."

Kingston has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kingston

Kingston has cooled off, slipping to #204 in 2025, down from a peak of #112 in 2021.

Notable people named Kingston

• Kingston Rossdale
  Son of Gwen Stefani
• Kingston Foster
  American child actress
• Kingston James McGregor Murray
  Australian actor
• Sean Kingston
  Jamaican-American singer
• Alex Kingston
  British actress

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Questions about the name Kingston

What does the name Kingston mean?

Kingston means it means "king's town" or "royal settlement.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Kingston a boy's or a girl's name?

Kingston is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kingston?

In 2025, Kingston ranked #204 for boys, down from #178 the year before.

When was Kingston most popular?

Kingston peaked at #112 in 2021.