Kingsley is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #275 in 2022 with 164 recorded births. This places Kingsley in the top 4% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 176 births ranking #274. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 507.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 1,734 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.