Kingston is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3486 in 1996 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 3,404 births ranking #112. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 94,712 boys born was named Kingston. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Kingston is an English place-name and surname name meaning "king's town". It feels bold, modern, and highly visible in contemporary boys' naming.
The name grew strongly through the popularity of place and surname names and has remained a favourite because of its strong sound and elevated feel. It reads as modern and confident rather than traditional.