Kingsley is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1253 in 2002 with 12 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 176 births ranking #274. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 55.6%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 24,024 boys born was named Kingsley. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kingsley is an English surname and place-name name with a polished, stately feel. Its older meaning points to a king's meadow or clearing, though modern use leans more on style than on literal landscape imagery.
The name rose through the modern popularity of well-tailored surname names. It feels more formal and aristocratic than many of its chart neighbours.