Kingsley is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1096 in 2025 with 196 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 473 births ranking #584. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 653.8%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,715 boys born was named Kingsley. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.